What type of adverb is 'hence' in 'He is lazy; hence he failed'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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What type of adverb is 'hence' in 'He is lazy; hence he failed'?

A. Adverb of Place

B. Relative Adverb

C. Conjunctive Adverb

D. Adverb of Manner

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

'Hence' means 'for this reason' and connects the clauses, functioning as a conjunctive adverb.

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He works _______ on weekends.

A. more occasional

B. occasional

C. occasionally

D. occasion

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Correct Answer: Option C

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'Works' is a verb, so it needs an adverb. 'Occasionally' is the adverb of frequency.

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Identify the adverb of degree in: 'The coffee is too hot to drink.'

A. drink

B. coffee

C. hot

D. too

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Correct Answer: Option D

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'Too' tells us the extent or degree to which the coffee is hot, making it an Adverb of Degree.

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Identify the sentence with an adverb of reason (cause).

A. Therefore, we decided to go.

B. He was late, so he was punished.

C. Why did you do that?

D. I am extremely tired.

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Therefore' is a conjunctive adverb expressing reason or logical consequence. (While 'so' is a conjunction, 'therefore' is an adverb).

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