Choose the appropriate example of the Adverb of Reason.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → "They therefore arrived late to the party."
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.
Therefore means for that reason. It joins a result to its cause. Here it shows that they came late because of something said before. A word that answers why? is an adverb of reason. Hence, so and consequently work in the same way.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 2: "He absolutely refused to participate." — Incorrect. Absolutely tells how much he refused, so it is an adverb of degree.
Option 3: "She carefully wrapped the gift." — Incorrect. Carefully tells how she wrapped the gift. It is an adverb of manner.
Option 4: "He somehow managed to finish the project." — Incorrect. Somehow tells how he managed, so it is an adverb of manner.