Identify the kind of adverbs in the following sentence:

Things are no better at present.

Adverbs of degree or Quality

The correct answer is Option (1) - Adverbs of degree or Quality

• Adverbs of degree or Quality:

  • Correct: Adverbs of degree modify adjectives, verbs, or other adverbs to show intensity or extent. In this sentence, "no" qualifies "better" and answers "To what extent?"

• Adverb of Time:

  • Incorrect: While "at present" is an adverbial phrase of time, the focus in this question is on the adverb "no," making the answer degree or quality.

• Adverb of Frequency:

  • Incorrect: Adverbs of frequency describe how often something happens, which is not relevant here.

• Adverb of Place:

  • Incorrect: Adverbs of place indicate location, which is not applicable in this context.