Question

Choose the option that contains an adverb:

• A. Hurry
• B. Hurriedly
• C. Hurtful
• D. Hurried

Answer 1

The correct option is B Hurriedly

Option A - 'Hurry' is used as a noun as well as a verb. It means to be quick or haste. For example, I should hurry up. Here, 'hurry' is used as a verb. It can also be used as a noun - In my hurry to reach the school, I forgot my water bottle. Here, 'hurry' is used as a noun. Hence, option A is incorrect.

Option C - 'Hurtful' is an adjective used for a person who causes to distress to someone's feelings. Hence, option C is incorrect.

Option D - 'Hurried' is an adjective, which means 'rushed'. Hence, option D is incorrect.

Option B - 'Hurriedly' is an adverb of manner which means to do something in a hurry. Hence, option B is the correct answer.