Which of the following adverbs is used for affirmation? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which of the following adverbs is used for affirmation?

A. scarcely

B. nowhere

C. hardly

D. decidedly

Answer: Option D

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'Decidedly' means 'definitely' or 'undoubtedly' and expresses strong affirmation.

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Question #1 Report Error

Identify the error in the sentence: 'He is working hardly to support his family.'

A. is working

B. hardly

C. to support

D. He

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Hardly' means scarcely or barely. The intended meaning requires the adverb 'hard', which means 'with a great deal of effort'.

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Question #2 Report Error

She is _______ the most influential person.

A. very

B. so

C. by far

D. too

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Correct Answer: Option C

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

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Question #3 Report Error

Which sentence correctly uses a comparative adverb?

A. She runs faster than me.

B. She runs faster than I.

C. Both A and C are acceptable based on formal vs informal context.

D. She runs more fast than me.

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Faster' is the correct comparative adverb. 'Than me' is accepted informally; 'than I' is formal (elliptical: than I do). Both are widely tested as valid.

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