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In the sentence 'The teacher explained the lesson ________ to the students,' which word is an adverb?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 7 · English · English Grammar - Adjectives and Adverbs
  1. clear
  2. clearly
  3. clarity
  4. clears
Answer
clearly

The correct answer is clearly — Select the option that is an adverb modifying the verb 'explained'.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the part of speech needed in the blank – the word must describe how the teacher explained the lesson.
  2. Recognise that adverbs often end in –ly and modify verbs.
  3. Check each option: 'clear' (adjective), 'clearly' (adverb), 'clarity' (noun), 'clears' (verb).
  4. Select the option that is an adverb modifying the verb 'explained'.
Common mistake: Treating adjectives ending in –y as adverbs

Concept tested: Adverb identification

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