The news was _______ shocking. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The news was _______ shocking.
A. absolute
B. absolutely
C. more absolute
D. absoluteness
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
'Shocking' is an adjective; use the adverb 'absolutely' to intensify it.

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Practice More Adverbs Questions

Question #1
The word 'whenever' in 'Come whenever you like' is:
A. a conjunctive adverb/subordinating conjunction
B. a simple adverb
C. a relative adverb
D. an interrogative adverb

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Whenever' introduces an adverbial clause of time and is grammatically classified as a subordinating conjunction, though it carries adverbial meaning.

This question belongs to: English Adverbs
Question #2
She is _______ a cheerful soul.
A. much
B. very
C. such
D. so

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Such' before noun phrase.

This question belongs to: English Adverbs
Question #3
Identify the adverb in: 'I have never been to this place before.'
A. never
B. been
C. have
D. place

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Never' is an adverb of frequency/negation modifying the verb phrase 'have been'.

This question belongs to: English Adverbs