What is the comparative form of 'near' (adverb)? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the comparative form of 'near' (adverb)?
A. nearer
B. nearly
C. nearest
D. more near
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
'Near' forms its comparative and superlative by adding -er/-est: nearer, nearest.

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Question #1
The adverb 'bidaily' means:
A. twice a week
B. once a week
C. every other day
D. twice a day

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Bi-' prefix in this context usually means 'twice', hence 'twice a day'. (Note: 'bidaily' is rare; 'biweekly' is more common, but logically it follows the pattern).

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Question #2
Choose the correct comparative form of the adverb 'early':
A. earliest
B. more early
C. earlier
D. most early

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Early' forms its comparative by changing 'y' to 'i' and adding '-er': earlier.

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Question #3
The train left _______.
A. more punctual
B. punctually
C. punctual
D. punctuality

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Left' is a verb, so it needs an adverb. 'Punctually' is the adverb.

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