Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Adverb

Question:

Choose the sentence where the word 'Right' has been used appropriately as an adverb.

Options:

He is the right man for the job.

I demand my right to free speech.

That is a foult which will right it self

Serves him right! He stood right in my way

Correct Answer:

Serves him right! He stood right in my way

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) - Serves him right! He stood right in my way

Explanation:

The word “right” can function as different parts of speech depending on usage — adjective, noun, or adverb.
Here, we’re looking for its use as an adverb.

Option Analysis:

  1. He is the right man for the job. → Incorrect
    Here, “right” describes the noun “man,” so it’s an adjective, not an adverb.

  2. I demand my right to free speech. → Incorrect
    Here, “right” is used as a noun (a claim or entitlement).

  3. That is a fault which will right itself. → Incorrect
    Here, “right” is a verb, meaning “to correct.”

  4. Serves him right! He stood right in my way. → Correct
    In both instances, “right” functions as an adverb:

    • Serves him right! → modifies the verb phrase “serves him,” meaning “justly” or “deservedly.”

    • He stood right in my way → modifies the preposition “in,” meaning “exactly” or “directly.”

 Therefore, Option 4 correctly uses “right” as an adverb.