Choose the correct adverbs from the options given below:Q. Are you ___...
Answer:
Adverbs:
- Rather: This adverb indicates a preference or degree of certainty. In this context, it would mean "Are you rather sure I can't help you?"
- Too: This adverb indicates an excessive or additional amount. In this context, it would mean "Are you too sure I can't help you?"
- So: This adverb indicates a high degree or intensity. In this context, it would mean "Are you so sure I can't help you?"
- Quite: This adverb indicates a considerable or significant extent. In this context, it would mean "Are you quite sure I can't help you?"
Out of the given options, the correct adverb is quite. Therefore, the correct answer is option D.
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Choose the correct adverbs from the options given below:Q. Are you ___...
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishsomebody can't help (doing) somethingsomebody can't help (doing) something (also somebody can't help but do something) used to say that someone is unable to change their behaviour or feelings, or to prevent themselves from doing something
Choose the correct adverbs from the options given below:Q. Are you ___...
Explanation:
Correct Adverb:
- Quite
Reasoning:
- The correct adverb to fill in the blank is "quite" because it emphasizes the speaker's certainty that they cannot help.
Other Options:
- Rather, too, and so do not convey the same level of certainty or emphasis as "quite" in this context.