The adverb 'lately' typically modifies verbs in which tense? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The adverb 'lately' typically modifies verbs in which tense?

A. Present Perfect

B. Simple Past

C. Future Tense

D. Simple Present

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

'Lately' (meaning 'recently') is most commonly used with the Present Perfect tense (e.g., 'I haven't seen him lately').

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Which sentence uses an adverb to modify an adverb?

A. He is a very boy.

B. He is very clever.

C. The flower is very pretty.

D. She answered very cleverly.

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Very' is an adverb modifying another adverb ('cleverly') to indicate degree.

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Question #2

He is _______ cheerful that he brightens the room.

A. very

B. so

C. such

D. much

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'So + adjective + that'.

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Question #3

She is _______ a sincere worker.

A. such

B. very

C. so

D. much

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Such' before noun phrase.

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