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

The adverb 'perchance' means:

A. certainly

B. obviously

C. perhaps

D. frequently

Answer: Option C

'Perchance' is an archaic adverb meaning 'perhaps' or 'possibly'.

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Question #1 Report Error

I have been waiting _______ two hours.

A. for

B. since

C. from

D. during

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'For' is used with a duration of time ('two hours').

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Question #2 Report Error

Select the sentence with a negative adverb requiring inversion:

A. No sooner did he arrive than it started raining.

B. He is very honest.

C. She always comes on time.

D. I often visit the museum.

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'No sooner' is a semi-negative adverb requiring the inversion of the auxiliary and subject.

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Question #3 Report Error

He works _______ than anyone else.

A. hard

B. hardest

C. harder

D. hardly

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Comparative adverb – 'harder' with 'than'.

This question belongs to: English Adverbs