Which ones of the given words are not the adverbs:-
A. Already
B. Greedy
C. Certainly
D. Scarce
E. often
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → B and D only
An adverb is a word that tells how, when, where or how much something happens. It can also describe an adjective or another adverb, for example she sings sweetly, very hot.
Adverbs:
- An adverb tells how, when, where, how often or how much. It qualifies a verb, an adjective or another adverb.
- An adjective qualifies a noun. Many adjectives form their adverb with -ly (greedy → greedily, scarce → scarcely).
Example: The boy ate the cake greedily.
(A) Already — Adverb.
- It tells when: The train has already left.
(B) Greedy — Not an adverb.
- It is an adjective (a greedy child).
- Its adverb is greedily.
(C) Certainly — Adverb.
- It shows certainty: I will certainly come.
(D) Scarce — Not an adverb.
- It is an adjective meaning not available in enough quantity (Water is scarce in summer).
- Its adverb is scarcely.
(E) often — Adverb.
- It tells how often: She often visits us.