Question

"They actually work well under pressure". How many adverbs are there in this sentence?

• A. 0
• B. 1
• C. 2
• D. 3

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 2

Actually, well എന്നിവ adverbs ആണ്. No, "pressure" is not an adverb in the sentence. "Pressure" is a noun that functions as the object of the preposition "under".

1. Actually

   • Function: Adverb of Manner or Adverb of Affirmation

   • What It Modifies: The verb "work"

   • Meaning: It emphasizes the truth or reality of the statement, meaning "in fact" or "truly."

   • Example in Context:

     • Original: "They actually work well under pressure."

     • Meaning: In reality, they perform effectively when faced with stress.

2. Well

   • Function: Adverb of Manner

   • What It Modifies: The verb "work"

   • Meaning: It describes how they work, meaning "in a good or efficient manner."

   • Example in Context:

     • Original: "They actually work well under pressure."

     • Meaning: They perform their tasks efficiently even when stressed.

   • They (Subject)

   • actually (Adverb modifying "work")

   • work (Verb)

   • well (Adverb modifying "work")

   • under pressure (Prepositional phrase acting adverbially)