The phrase 'once in a blue moon' means: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The phrase 'once in a blue moon' means:
A. very rarely
B. nightly
C. frequently
D. monthly
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
This idiom functions as an adverb of frequency, meaning 'very rarely'.

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Practice More Adverbs Questions

Question #1
The word 'sideways' is an adverb of:
A. Place
B. Manner
C. Time
D. Degree

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Sideways' describes the manner or direction of movement (to or towards the side).

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Question #2
Identify the type of adverb in the sentence: 'He therefore decided to resign.'
A. Adverb of Manner
B. Conjunctive Adverb
C. Adverb of Time
D. Adverb of Frequency

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Therefore' is a conjunctive adverb; it connects the idea in this sentence to the previous sentence and indicates a logical result.

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Question #3
Identify the type of adverb: 'He ran fast to catch the bus.'
A. Adverb of Frequency
B. Adverb of Place
C. Adverb of Time
D. Adverb of Manner

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Fast' describes how he ran, indicating the manner of the action.

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