Which of the following words is an Adverb?
2017
Which of the following words is an Adverb?
- A.
Fury
- B.
Meek
- C.
Face
- D.
Apace
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Correct answer: D
Answer: 'Apace' is an adverb meaning 'quickly' or 'swiftly'.
Fury — a noun meaning intense anger. Example: 'She reacted with fury.' It does not modify a verb, so it is not an adverb.
Meek — an adjective describing a person or thing (e.g., 'a meek child'). Adjectives modify nouns, not verbs.
Face — primarily a noun (part of the head) and can be used as a verb ('to face a problem'), but it is not an adverb.
Apace — an adverb meaning 'quickly' or 'swiftly'. Example: 'The project progressed apace.' It modifies the verb 'progressed', which is the function of an adverb.
Therefore, 'Apace' is the correct adverb.