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

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In the sentence 'Unfortunately, the flight was delayed', the adverb 'unfortunately' is a:

A. Adjunct

B. Conjunctive adverb

C. Disjunct (Sentence adverb)

D. Adverb of manner

Answer: Option C

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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Question #1

The word 'beforehand' is an adverb of:

A. Manner

B. Place

C. Frequency

D. Time

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Beforehand' means 'in advance' or 'earlier', indicating time.

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Question #2

What type of adverb connects the clauses in 'He is ill; therefore, he cannot come'?

A. Conjunctive Adverb

B. Relative Adverb

C. Interrogative Adverb

D. Simple Adverb

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Therefore' connects two independent clauses by showing a logical result, making it a conjunctive adverb.

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Question #3

He is _______ punctual that he is never late.

A. such

B. so

C. very

D. much

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'So + adjective + that'.

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