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Question : Direction: Choose the appropriate adverb for the following sentence:


I could ______ hear her at the back.
 

Option 1: hard
 

Option 2: hardly
 

Option 3: clear
 

Option 4: None of these


Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: hardly
 


Solution : The correct answer is option 2.

Explanation:

  • - 'Hard' and 'clear' are adjectives.
  • - The adverb 'hardly' modifies the verb 'hear'.
  • - As a result, to make the phrase grammatically correct, the word 'hardly' should be used.
  • - As a result, the right answer is 'hardly'.
  • Correct sentence: / could hardly hear her at the back.
  • Adverbs are words that modify (describe) a verb (he sings loudly), an adjective (extremely tall), another adverb (ended too fast), or even a whole phrase (Fortunately, I had brought an umbrella).
  • - Adverbs frequently end in -ly, however some (such as quick) appear identical to their adjective equivalents.

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