What is the adverbial form of the adjective 'noble'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the adverbial form of the adjective 'noble'?
A. noblily
B. nobly
C. noblely
D. nobley
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Adjectives ending in 'le' preceded by a consonant usually change 'le' to 'ly': noble -> nobly.

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Practice More Adverbs Questions

Question #1
Choose the correct form of the adverb to complete the sentence: 'He ran _____ than his opponent and won the race.'
A. fastest
B. faster
C. more fast
D. fast

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The sentence implies a comparison between two entities, hence the comparative degree 'faster' is used.

This question belongs to: English Adverbs
Question #2
In 'I am very glad indeed', the word 'indeed' is:
A. an adjective
B. a preposition
C. an adverb emphasizing 'very glad'
D. a conjunction

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Indeed' is an adverb used to emphasize a statement or intensify an adjective/phrase.

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Question #3
What is the function of the adverb 'so' in 'He is not so tall as his brother'?
A. Adverb of Reason
B. Adverb of Manner
C. Adverb of Degree
D. Adverb of Time

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'So' modifies the adjective 'tall' and indicates a degree of comparison.

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