Adverbs MCQs

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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 #581
The word 'now' in 'I am busy now' is an adverb of:
A. Frequency
B. Time
C. Place
D. Manner
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Now' refers to the present moment, answering 'when?', and is an Adverb of Time.
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Question #582
Which sentence contains an adverb of purpose?
A. She lives nearby.
B. She speaks fluently.
C. She left early.
D. She saved money to buy a house.
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The infinitive phrase 'to buy a house' acts as an adverbial of purpose, explaining why she saved money.
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Question #583
Identify the error: 'The child played happy in the garden.'
A. child
B. happy
C. played
D. in the garden
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
An adverb ('happily') is required to modify the action verb 'played', not an adjective ('happy').
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Question #584
The adverb 'instantly' belongs to the category of:
A. Time
B. Place
C. Frequency
D. Manner
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Instantly' means 'immediately' or 'at once', expressing a point in time.
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Question #585
Which of the following is an adverb?
A. gingerly
B. cowardly
C. friendly
D. manly
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Gingerly' is an adverb meaning 'in a careful or cautious manner'. 'Friendly', 'cowardly', and 'manly' are adjectives.
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Question #586
In 'He returned home', the word 'home' is:
A. a verb
B. an adjective
C. a noun
D. an adverb
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Home' modifies the verb 'returned', indicating direction/location, and functions as an adverb.
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Question #587
Choose the sentence with the correct word order:
A. Never I have been to a better restaurant.
B. Never have I been to a better restaurant.
C. I have been never to a better restaurant.
D. I have never been to a better restaurant.
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Both B and D are grammatically correct, but B follows the standard mid-position rule. (If D is requested as the only answer, note that inverted form 'Never have I' is also correct but emphatic. The prompt asks for standard use often). Standard mid-position: I have never been.
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Question #588
What type of adverb connects the clauses in 'He is ill; therefore, he cannot come'?
A. Relative Adverb
B. Simple Adverb
C. Conjunctive Adverb
D. Interrogative Adverb
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Therefore' connects two independent clauses by showing a logical result, making it a conjunctive adverb.
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Question #589
Identify the adverb of degree in: 'The sum was rather difficult.'
A. was
B. sum
C. difficult
D. rather
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Rather' modifies the adjective 'difficult', indicating the degree or intensity.
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Question #590
Find the correct superlative form: 'Of all the girls, she sings _____.'
A. most sweetly
B. more sweetly
C. very sweetly
D. sweetliest
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
For adverbs ending in '-ly', the superlative is formed by adding 'most'.
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Question #591
The word 'scarcely' is a(n):
A. Adverb of Affirmation
B. Adverb of Manner
C. Negative Adverb
D. Adverb of Place
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Scarcely' means 'almost not', giving the sentence a negative force.
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Question #592
In which sentence is the word 'long' used as an adverb?
A. How long have you been waiting?
B. She has long hair.
C. It was a long journey.
D. He is a long shot to win.
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
In option C, 'long' modifies the verb phrase 'have been waiting', expressing duration, and is thus an adverb.
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Question #593
Choose the correct adverb to complete: 'The train arrived _____.' (meaning: on time)
A. punctual
B. punctualness
C. punctually
D. punctuality
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
An adverb is required to modify the verb 'arrived'. 'Punctually' is the correct adverb form.
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Question #594
Identify the type of adverb: 'He ran fast to catch the bus.'
A. Adverb of Manner
B. Adverb of Time
C. Adverb of Frequency
D. Adverb of Place
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Fast' describes how he ran, indicating the manner of the action.
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Question #595
What is the comparative form of the adverb 'badly'?
A. worst
B. worser
C. worse
D. more badly
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Badly' is an irregular adverb. Its comparative form is 'worse' and superlative is 'worst'.
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Question #596
Select the sentence with an adverb modifying an adjective:
A. He is a remarkably intelligent boy.
B. Both B and C.
C. She performed remarkably well.
D. The weather is remarkably clear.
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
In option B, 'remarkably' modifies the adjective 'intelligent'. In option C, it modifies the adjective 'clear'.
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Question #597
Identify the error: 'He returned back from London yesterday.'
A. from London
B. He
C. yesterday
D. returned back
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The use of 'back' with 'returned' is redundant. 'Returned' alone implies 'coming back'.
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Question #598
Which of the following is an example of an adverb of place?
A. often
B. within
C. tomorrow
D. kindly
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Within' can function as an adverb of place meaning 'inside'. (e.g., 'The house was clean within').
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Question #599
The word 'whenever' in 'Come whenever you like' is:
A. a conjunctive adverb/subordinating conjunction
B. a simple adverb
C. a relative adverb
D. an interrogative adverb
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Whenever' introduces an adverbial clause of time and is grammatically classified as a subordinating conjunction, though it carries adverbial meaning.
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Question #600
Choose the correct adverb: 'He treats his juniors _____.' (in a friendly manner)
A. friendlily
B. friendily
C. friendly
D. in a friendly way
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Friendly' is an adjective. There is no standard adverb 'friendlily'. The correct adverbial phrase is 'in a friendly way/manner'.
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