Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Adverb

Question:

Fill in the blank in the following sentence with an adverbs of manner:

She sings __________.

Options:

everyday

delightfully

a song

far better than him

Correct Answer:

delightfully

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - delightfully

 

  • everyday:

    • Incorrect: "Everyday" is an adverb of frequency, not manner. It tells when or how often she sings, not how she sings.
  • delightfully:

    • Correct: This is an adverb of manner, describing how she sings.
    • An adverb of manner describes how an action is performed. In this sentence, "delightfully" describes the manner in which she sings.

      "She sings delightfully."

  • a song:

    • Incorrect: This is a noun phrase and does not function as an adverb.
  • far better than him:

    • Incorrect: This is a phrase indicating comparison, not manner.