What is the adverb form of the adjective 'gentle'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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What is the adverb form of the adjective 'gentle'?

A. gentlier

B. gentliest

C. gentlely

D. gently

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Adjectives ending in '-le' drop the 'e' and add '-y' to form the adverb: gentle -> gently.

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He is _______ the most talented cricketer.

A. by far

B. too

C. so

D. very

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'By far' is used to emphasize superlatives ('the most talented').

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The word 'quite' is an adverb of:

A. Place

B. Degree

C. Time

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Quite' is used to modify the degree of an adjective or another adverb.

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A. either

B. neither

C. also

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Correct Answer: Option C

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'Also' is used to add information.

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