In the sentence 'Unfortunately, the flight was delayed', the adverb 'unfortunately' is a: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In the sentence 'Unfortunately, the flight was delayed', the adverb 'unfortunately' is a:
A. Conjunctive adverb
B. Disjunct (Sentence adverb)
C. Adjunct
D. Adverb of manner
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A disjunct adverb like 'unfortunately' expresses the speaker's attitude or comment on the entire proposition.

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A. by far
B. very
C. too
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Correct Answer: Option A


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A. so
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Correct Answer: Option D


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