Which of the following is NOT an adverb? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which of the following is NOT an adverb?

A. yearly

B. cowardly

C. nearly

D. clearly

Answer: Option B

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'Cowardly' is primarily an adjective. Though some adjectives ending in -ly can be adverbs, 'cowardly' is standardly an adjective.

This question belongs to: English Adverbs

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Question #1 Report Error

In 'I am very glad indeed', the word 'indeed' is:

A. an adverb emphasizing 'very glad'

B. a preposition

C. an adjective

D. a conjunction

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Indeed' is an adverb used to emphasize a statement or intensify an adjective/phrase.

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Question #2 Report Error

She treats her employees _______.

A. fairness

B. fair

C. more fair

D. fairly

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Treats' is a verb, so it needs an adverb. 'Fairly' is the adverb.

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Question #3 Report Error

He answered the questions _______.

A. corrective

B. correctly

C. correct

D. correction

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Verb 'answered' requires an adverb – 'correctly'.

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