Choose the sentence containing Adverb of Affirmation from the following options:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) - Surely you are mistaken.
An Adverb of Affirmation is used to express certainty, agreement, or confirmation about an action or statement.
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He is far better now.
- "Far" is an adverb of degree, modifying "better." It does not indicate affirmation.
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This story is well written.
- "Well" is an adverb of manner, describing how the story is written.
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Surely you are mistaken.
- "Surely" is an adverb of affirmation, expressing certainty that the listener is mistaken.
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He therefore left school.
- "Therefore" is an adverb of reason or cause, not affirmation.