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Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, other adverbs or whole clauses to express manner, time, place, frequency, degree and viewpoint. The topic covers position rules for different adverb types, especially mid-position frequency adverbs, and how placement can change emphasis or create an unclear meaning.

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141. My chronic back pain was only_by the whiplash I experienced in the carcrash.

  • A. assuaged
  • B. Alleviated
  • C. aggravated
  • D. ameliorated

Explanation: In this context, "alleviated" means to make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe or more bearable.

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Correct answer: Alleviated

142. The film's story seemed so _and convoluted that audiences couldn't believe that it was based on a true story.

  • A. conceivable
  • B. orchestrated
  • C. tenable
  • D. implausible

Explanation: In this context, "implausible" means not seeming reasonable or probable, often indicating that something is unlikely to be true or…

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Correct answer: implausible

143. The_ceremony of the ancient tribe can be shocking to modern researchers who are not familiar or comfortable with human sacrifices.

  • A. atonement
  • B. immolation
  • C. hedonistic
  • D. ritualistic

Explanation: In this context, "ritualistic" refers to being related to or characteristic of a ritual, which typically involves a prescribed form or…

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Correct answer: ritualistic

144. The argument Laura made in her essay seemed_; it was clear to the teacher that she had not fully thought through the differences between the moons of Saturn.

  • A. synthesized
  • B. sagacious
  • C. coherent
  • D. inchoate

Explanation: In this context, "inchoate" means just begun and so not fully formed or developed; rudimentary.

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Correct answer: inchoate

145. As punishment for his insubordination, the lance corporal was demoted and_ to the demeaning task of cleaning the latrine.

  • A. exonerated
  • B. relegated
  • C. patronized
  • D. scourged

Explanation: In this context, "relegated" means to consign or dismiss to an inferior rank or position, typically as a form of punishment or demotion.

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Correct answer: relegated

146. After putting out the devastating blaze. investigators quickly came to the conclusion that the_was probably started by _ _device.

  • A. pyre ... a flammable
  • B. holocaust ... a noisome
  • C. arson .. an incombustibie
  • D. conflagration... an incendiary

Explanation: In this context, a "conflagration" refers to a large, destructive fire, and an "incendiary" device is one designed to start fires.

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Correct answer: conflagration... an incendiary

147. In order to convey the wealth and power that horses symbolize, many cultures honor their past leaders with_statues.

  • A. veterinary
  • B. equine
  • C. bovine
  • D. equestrian

Explanation: In this context, "equine" means relating to horses, which fits the sentence's description of statues representing the symbolic…

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Correct answer: equine

148. A bottle of generic ibuprofen is just as effective as a name-brand one; they are completely_

  • A. synonymous
  • B. replaceable
  • C. fungible
  • D. ambidextrous

Explanation: In this context, "fungible" means mutually interchangeable, especially with goods of equal value, which suggests that generic ibuprofen…

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Correct answer: fungible

149. The scientist admitted that the results of the experiment were_and that, because they were so unusual, they were not indicative of any larger trends.

  • A. abstruse
  • B. abstract
  • C. abrupt
  • D. aberrant
  • E. abortive

Explanation: In this context, "aberrant" means departing from an accepted standard or typical course of action, which fits the sentence's description…

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Correct answer: aberrant

150. Marissa accepted the promotion opportunity with_, due to the fact that the position was her dream job

  • A. brevity
  • B. alacrity
  • C. alertness
  • D. trepidation

Explanation: In this context, "alacrity" means brisk and cheerful readiness, which suggests that Marissa accepted the promotion opportunity eagerly and…

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Correct answer: alacrity

151. On Saturdays, we OFTEN eat a late breakfast.

  • A. Pronoun
  • B. Verb
  • C. Adjective
  • D. Adverb

Explanation: Correct Answer: (d) AdverbExplanation: 'Often' is an adverb. It is used to describe the frequency of an action.Other options: A) 'Pronoun'…

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Correct answer: Adverb

152. INSIDE, the house was very cold.

  • A. Noun
  • B. Pronoun
  • C. Preposition
  • D. Adverb

Explanation: Correct Answer: (d) AdverbExplanation: 'Inside' is an adverb. It is used to indicate location.Other options: A) 'Noun' - Incorrect: The…

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Correct answer: Adverb

153. "That theft was an inside job," said the detective WISELY.

  • A. Noun
  • B. Pronoun
  • C. Verb
  • D. Adverb

Explanation: Correct Answer: (d) AdverbExplanation: 'Wisely' is an adverb. It is used to modify the verb 'said' by indicating the manner of the…

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Correct answer: Adverb

154. We CUSTOMARILY close our office on all legal holidays.

  • A. Noun
  • B. Pronoun
  • C. Adverb
  • D. Preposition

Explanation: Correct Answer: © AdverbExplanation: 'Customarily' is an adverb. It is used to modify the verb 'close' by indicating the manner of the…

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Correct answer: Adverb

155. I can work FASTER without any help.

  • A. Noun
  • B. Pronoun
  • C. Adverb
  • D. Adjective

Explanation: Correct Answer: © AdverbExplanation: 'Faster' is an adverb. It is used to modify the verb 'work' by indicating the speed of the…

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Correct answer: Adverb

156. He spoke _ during the meeting.

  • A. Loud
  • B. Loudly
  • C. Louder
  • D. Loudest

Explanation: "Loudly" describes how he spoke, so it is an adverb.

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Correct answer: Loudly

157. Spot the error:As soon as they were brought, he tied up the woman's throat, and stuck the swollen part with much so force that the poor old creature instantly expired.

  • A. As soon as
  • B. The swollen part
  • C. Much so force
  • D. Instantly expired

Explanation: The phrase "much so force" is incorrect. The correct expression should be "with so much force" to make the sentence grammatically correct…

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Correct answer: Much so force

158. Spot the error:With all this terrorism stuff late, it seems that signs of regression are starting to appear.

  • A. With all this
  • B. Late
  • C. Signs
  • D. Starting

Explanation: "Late" is incorrectly used in this context. The correct word should be "lately," which means "recently." "Late" refers to something…

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Correct answer: Late

159. Spot the error:The avid runner ran slowly and steady until he crossed the large finish line.

  • A. Avid
  • B. Slowly
  • C. Steady
  • D. Large

Explanation: The word "steady" is incorrectly used. The correct form should be "steadily," which is the adverb form needed to match "slowly" and…

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Correct answer: Steady

160. Spot the error:According to the dean, the goal of gainfully employment is apparently to protect students from getting into sustainable debt.

  • A. Of
  • B. Gainfully
  • C. Apparently
  • D. Getting

Explanation: The word "gainfully" is incorrectly used here. The correct form should be "gainful" to properly modify "employment."

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Correct answer: Gainfully
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