Which of the following is an adverb? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which of the following is an adverb?

A. friendly

B. manly

C. cowardly

D. gingerly

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

'Gingerly' is an adverb meaning 'in a careful or cautious manner'. 'Friendly', 'cowardly', and 'manly' are adjectives.

This question belongs to: English Adverbs

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Question #1

He is _______ good that his paintings are famous.

A. much

B. very

C. such

D. so

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'So + adjective + that'.

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Question #2

In the sentence 'They walked three miles', the phrase 'three miles' functions as:

A. Adverb of Time

B. Adverbial Accusative/Adverbial Noun

C. Adverb of Place

D. Adverb of Manner

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
A noun or noun phrase used to modify a verb directly, indicating extent, distance, or duration, is called an Adverbial Accusative or Adverbial Objective.

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Question #3

The sun shines _______ in summer.

A. brightly

B. brighter

C. brightness

D. bright

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Verb 'shines' needs an adverb – 'brightly'.

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