In the sentence 'Frankly, I don't believe his story.', the adverb 'frankly' modifies: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Question

Share Report Error

In the sentence 'Frankly, I don't believe his story.', the adverb 'frankly' modifies:

A. the whole sentence

B. the pronoun 'his'

C. the noun 'story'

D. the verb 'believe'

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

'Frankly' is a sentence adverb that expresses the speaker's attitude or perspective regarding the entire statement.

This question belongs to: English Adverbs

Request complete Subject PDF

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Adverbs Questions

Question #1

He is _______ powerful that he moves the crowd.

A. very

B. much

C. such

D. so

View Answer & Solution Discuss

Get Complete Subject PDF for English

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'So + adjective + that'.

This question belongs to: English Adverbs

Question #2

Which word in the sentence 'The movie was very entertaining indeed' is an adverb?

A. movie

B. very

C. entertaining

D. was

View Answer & Solution Discuss

Get Complete Subject PDF for English

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Very' is an adverb modifying the adjective 'entertaining', intensifying its degree.

This question belongs to: English Adverbs

Question #3

Identify the adverb in: 'They are playing outside.'

A. outside

B. playing

C. are

D. They

View Answer & Solution Discuss

Get Complete Subject PDF for English

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Outside' tells us where they are playing, modifying the verb phrase, functioning as an Adverb of Place.

This question belongs to: English Adverbs

Explore All Adverbs MCQs