Which type of adverb is used in the following sentence?
Choose the appropriate option.
"The price of the house is relatively high."
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Adverb of Degree
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.
Relatively means when compared with others. It comes before the adjective “high”. It tells how high the price is.
| Option | What it tells | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Adverb of Reason | why something happens (therefore, hence) | He was ill and therefore missed the exam. |
| (2) Adverb of Degree (answer) | how much or to what extent (very, quite, too, rather): it usually comes before an adjective or another adverb | The test was relatively easy this time. |
| (3) Adverb of Time | when something happens (now, today, soon) | The bus will arrive soon. |
| (4) Adverb of Manner | how an action is done: there is no action here, only a price that is high | Priya answered the question calmly. |