The word 'scarcely' is a(n): MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The word 'scarcely' is a(n):

A. Adverb of Place

B. Adverb of Affirmation

C. Negative Adverb

D. Adverb of Manner

Answer: Option C

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'Scarcely' means 'almost not', giving the sentence a negative force.

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Which of the following words is an adverb?

A. wily

B. silly

C. almost

D. lovely

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Almost' is an adverb of degree. 'Lovely', 'silly', and 'wily' are adjectives.

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In the sentence 'Hardly had he started eating when the doorbell rang', what effect does 'hardly' have?

A. It connects two clauses.

B. It indicates manner.

C. It forces subject-verb inversion.

D. It modifies an adjective.

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Negative adverbs like 'hardly' placed at the beginning of a sentence necessitate the inversion of the subject and auxiliary verb.

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In the sentence 'Barking dogs seldom bite', 'seldom' modifies:

A. bite

B. Barking

C. the whole sentence

D. dogs

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Seldom' is an adverb of frequency modifying the verb 'bite'.

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