In the sentence 'She had scarcely finished one project when she started another', the adverb 'scarcely' is a: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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In the sentence 'She had scarcely finished one project when she started another', the adverb 'scarcely' is a:

A. Negative Adverb

B. Interrogative Adverb

C. Adverb of Degree

D. Adverb of Manner

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

'Scarcely' implies a negative sense (almost not) and is a semi-negative adverb.

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She is _______ the most kind-hearted person.

A. so

B. very

C. by far

D. too

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'By far' is used to emphasize superlatives.

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Question #2

She is _______ a capable manager.

A. very

B. so

C. such

D. much

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Such' before noun phrase.

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Which sentence contains an adverb of purpose?

A. She speaks fluently.

B. She lives nearby.

C. She left early.

D. She saved money to buy a house.

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The infinitive phrase 'to buy a house' acts as an adverbial of purpose, explaining why she saved money.

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