Which of the following is NOT an adverb? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which of the following is NOT an adverb?

A. cowardly

B. clearly

C. yearly

D. nearly

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

'Cowardly' is primarily an adjective. Though some adjectives ending in -ly can be adverbs, 'cowardly' is standardly an adjective.

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Question #1

The word 'upstairs' in 'She went upstairs' is an adverb of:

A. Place

B. Frequency

C. Time

D. Manner

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Upstairs' describes the direction or place of the movement, hence an Adverb of Place.

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Question #2

In 'He walked right past me without noticing', 'right' is:

A. an adverb

B. an adjective

C. a preposition

D. a noun

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Right' means 'directly' and modifies the prepositional phrase/adverb 'past me', functioning as an adverb.

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Question #3

The adverb 'overseas' belongs to the category of:

A. Manner

B. Frequency

C. Place

D. Time

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Overseas' indicates a location ('across the sea' or 'abroad'), hence it is an Adverb of Place.

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