Which of the following is NOT a typical adverbial function of the word 'up'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is NOT a typical adverbial function of the word 'up'?
A. Lift the box up.
B. Prices went up.
C. She finished up the work.
D. He walked up the stairs.
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
In 'He walked up the stairs', 'up' is a preposition showing the relationship between 'walked' and 'stairs'. In the other options, 'up' functions as an adverb modifying the verb.

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A. such
B. very
C. much
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Correct Answer: Option D


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Correct Answer: Option D


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