What is the comparative form of the adverb 'often'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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What is the comparative form of the adverb 'often'?

A. oftenest

B. more often

C. oftener

D. Both A and B are acceptable

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

'Often' can take '-er/-est' ('oftener') or 'more/most' ('more often'). Both are grammatically correct.

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Question #1

Which sentence correctly uses a comparative adverb?

A. Both A and C are acceptable based on formal vs informal context.

B. She runs faster than I.

C. She runs faster than me.

D. She runs more fast than me.

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Faster' is the correct comparative adverb. 'Than me' is accepted informally; 'than I' is formal (elliptical: than I do). Both are widely tested as valid.

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Question #2

She dressed _______ for the occasion.

A. more casual

B. casually

C. casualness

D. casual

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Verb 'dressed' needs adverb.

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Question #3

He is _______ strong enough to lift that box.

A. very

B. so

C. much

D. too

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Much' modifies comparatives like 'strong enough'.

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