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Adverbs MCQs

Practice Adverbs MCQs with answers and detailed explanations. Learn about adverbs of manner, time, place, frequency, degree and sentence adverbs through multiple choice questions designed for SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Teaching and other competitive exams.

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Question #501
Identify the part of speech for the word 'here' in 'Come here'.
A. Noun
B. Adverb
C. Adjective
D. Preposition
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Here' modifies the verb 'Come' by indicating location or direction, functioning as an Adverb of Place.
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Question #502
Which sentence uses an adverb of negation?
A. They go there often.
B. She did not reply.
C. I know him well.
D. He will surely come.
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Not' negates the verb 'did reply', making it an Adverb of Negation.
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Question #503
What is the comparative adverb of the word 'well'?
A. more well
B. best
C. better
D. weller
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Well' is an irregular adverb. Its comparative form is 'better' and its superlative form is 'best'.
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Question #504
In the phrase 'from above', the word 'above' functions as:
A. an adjective
B. a preposition
C. an adverb
D. a noun
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Above' is a noun here, acting as the object of the preposition 'from'. While 'above' can be an adverb, in 'from above', it functions as a noun meaning 'a higher place'.
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Question #505
Which of the following is a sentence adverb?
A. very
B. frankly
C. there
D. quickly
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Sentence adverbs like 'frankly' modify the entire statement and express the speaker's attitude, rather than modifying a specific verb, adjective, or adverb.
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Question #506
Identify the type of adverb in: 'I have seen this movie before.'
A. Adverb of Manner
B. Adverb of Place
C. Adverb of Time
D. Adverb of Frequency
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Before' indicates a non-specific time in the past relative to now, making it an Adverb of Time.
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Question #507
Choose the correct form to complete the sentence: 'He is the _____ talented artist in the group.'
A. much
B. more
C. many
D. most
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Most' is used to form the superlative degree of a multi-syllable adjective ('talented') when preceded by 'the'.
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Question #508
In which sentence is the word 'late' used as an adverb?
A. It was a late night.
B. My late mother was a teacher.
C. The late minister was honored.
D. He arrived late.
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
In option B, 'late' modifies the verb 'arrived' and answers the question 'when?', thus functioning as an adverb.
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Question #509
Identify the sentence with an adverb of reason (cause).
A. Why did you do that?
B. Therefore, we decided to go.
C. I am extremely tired.
D. He was late, so he was punished.
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Therefore' is a conjunctive adverb expressing reason or logical consequence. (While 'so' is a conjunction, 'therefore' is an adverb).
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Question #510
Find the error: 'He did not do nothing wrong.'
A. nothing
B. wrong
C. He
D. did not
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Double negation is incorrect in standard English. 'Nothing' should be replaced with 'anything' when preceded by a negative auxiliary ('did not').
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Question #511
What type of adverb is 'somewhat'?
A. Adverb of Frequency
B. Adverb of Place
C. Adverb of Degree
D. Adverb of Manner
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Somewhat' means 'to some extent' or 'to a moderate degree', making it an Adverb of Degree.
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Question #512
Which adverb means 'in a way that shows strong feeling of disapproval or contempt'?
A. Sparingly
B. Stealthily
C. Scornfully
D. Solemnly
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Scornfully' is an adverb of manner describing an action done with contempt or mockery.
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Question #513
In 'He spoke so softly that I could not hear him', the adverb 'so' modifies:
A. spoke
B. hear
C. softly
D. He
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'So' is an adverb of degree modifying another adverb ('softly').
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Question #514
Choose the correct position of the adverb: 'I have understood the problem.' (completely)
A. Completely I have understood the problem.
B. I completely have understood the problem.
C. I have understood completely the problem.
D. I have completely understood the problem.
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The adverb 'completely' is placed between the auxiliary verb 'have' and the main verb 'understood', which is the standard mid-position for adverbs modifying verbs.
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Question #515
Identify the adverb in: 'The train had already left when we arrived.'
A. left
B. train
C. already
D. arrived
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Already' is an adverb of time modifying the verb 'had left', indicating that the action was completed earlier than expected.
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Question #516
Which of the following is NOT a typical adverbial function of the word 'up'?
A. She finished up the work.
B. Lift the box up.
C. He walked up the stairs.
D. Prices went up.
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
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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Question #517
The adverb 'annually' belongs to the category of:
A. Adverbs of Degree
B. Adverbs of Manner
C. Adverbs of Frequency
D. Adverbs of Place
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Annually' means 'once a year' and indicates a specific frequency, hence it is an Adverb of Frequency (or Definite Time).
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Question #518
In the sentence 'She is far more intelligent than her brother', the word 'far' is:
A. a preposition
B. a noun
C. an adverb
D. an adjective
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Far' acts as an adverb of degree modifying the comparative adjective phrase 'more intelligent'.
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Question #519
Choose the correct comparative form:
A. He drives recklesslyer than his friend.
B. He drives more recklessly than his friend.
C. He drives more reckless than his friend.
D. He drives more recklesslyer than his friend.
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Adverbs ending in '-ly' form their comparative degree with 'more'.
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Question #520
What type of word is 'wherefore' in modern English grammar when used to ask 'why'?
A. Adverb of Degree
B. Adverb of Manner
C. Interrogative Adverb
D. Relative Adverb
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Wherefore' is an archaic interrogative adverb meaning 'for what reason' or 'why'.
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