JKSSB Sub Inspector 2022 Q3 solved answer

JKSSB Sub Inspector - English Language - 2022

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Question

What kind of a phrase is the underlined part of the sentence? The diamond is shining brightly, that everyone is mesmerized by it.

  1. A. Adverb Phrase
  2. B. Adjective Phrase
  3. C. Noun Phrase
  4. D. Verb Phrase

Answer

Correct option: A - Adverb Phrase

An adverb phrase is a group of words that functions as an adverb -- it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In the sentence, "brightly, that everyone is mesmerized by it" modifies the verb "shining" by telling us how and with what effect the diamond shines. Since it describes the manner and result of the action (a verb), it is an adverb phrase.