The adverb 'amiss' means: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The adverb 'amiss' means:

A. happily

B. wrongly

C. missing

D. correctly

Answer: Option B

'Amiss' is an adverb meaning 'wrongly' or 'inappropriately'. (e.g., 'Don't take it amiss').

This question belongs to: English Adverbs

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Question #1 Report Error

He is _______ honest that he returned the lost wallet.

A. very

B. so

C. such

D. much

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'So + adjective + that'.

This question belongs to: English Adverbs

Question #2 Report Error

What is the function of the adverb in 'Only the manager can authorize this'?

A. Modifying the noun 'manager'

B. Modifying the verb 'authorize'

C. Connecting two clauses

D. Modifying the whole noun phrase 'the manager'

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Only' is a focusing adverb that restricts the meaning to the noun phrase 'the manager', indicating exclusivity.

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Question #3 Report Error

She is _______ the most hardworking student.

A. very

B. so

C. too

D. by far

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'By far' is used to emphasize superlatives ('the most hardworking').

This question belongs to: English Adverbs