Question

The adjective "late" can also be used as an adverb. Which of the following sentence contains the adverb?

• A. He slept late and missed his first lecture.
• B. He bore the consequences of his late arrival.
• C. He visited the grave of his late wife.
• D. They're always updated with the latest trends.

Answer 1

The correct option is A He slept late and missed his first lecture.

In option B, "arrival" is a noun that is modified by "late", making it an adjective. Thus, option B is incorrect. In option C as well, "late" is an adjective that modifies the noun "wife", making it the incorrect option.

"Latest", too, is an adjective (superlative form) in option D. It describes the noun "trends". Thus option D is wrong. In option A, however, "late" is an adverb of time that modifies the verb "slept". Therefore, option A is correct.