In the sentence 'They walked three miles', the phrase 'three miles' functions as: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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In the sentence 'They walked three miles', the phrase 'three miles' functions as:
A. Adverb of Place
B. Adverb of Time
C. Adverb of Manner
D. Adverbial Accusative/Adverbial Noun
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A noun or noun phrase used to modify a verb directly, indicating extent, distance, or duration, is called an Adverbial Accusative or Adverbial Objective.
This question belongs to: English Adverbs
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Question #1
Identify the sentence with an adverb of duration:
A. He stayed for two hours.
B. He will come soon.
C. He came early.
D. He left yesterday.
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'For two hours' indicates the duration of the action.
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Question #2
She is _______ a reliable person.
A. very
B. such
C. so
D. much
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Such' before noun phrase.
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Question #3
She spoke _______ soft that I couldn't hear.
A. such
B. very
C. too
D. so
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'So + adverb + that' structure.
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