Intermediate Quiz 07
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1. He is proud of his team, and _____ so.
right
rightly
rightful
rightfully
Answer:
He is proud of his team, and (rightly) so.
Right is:
- a noun
- a verb
- an adjective
- an adverb
Rightly is:
- an adverb
Rightful is:
- an adjective
Rightfully is:
- an adverb
Rightly is an adverb that means;
- for a good reason
- in a way that is proper or appropriate
He is proud of his team, and (rightly) so.
= He is proud of his team for a good reason. (Maybe because his team members are hard-working and reliable.)
2. He was standing _____ behind her.
right
rightly
rightful
rightfully
Answer:
He was standing (right) behind her.
Right is an adverb that can mean:
- on or to the right side
- exactly; directly
- all the way; completely
- immediately; without delay
- correctly
He was standing right behind her.
= He was standing exactly behind her.
3. She knew _____ from the start what was going to happen.
right
rightly
rightful
rightfully
Answer:
She knew (right) from the start what was going to happen.
Right is an adverb that can mean:
- on or to the right side
- exactly; directly
- all the way; completely
- immediately; without delay
- correctly
She knew right from the start what was going to happen.
= She immediately knew from the start what was going to happen.
4. We must return the wallet to its _____ owner.
right
rightly
rightful
rightfully
Answer:
We must return the wallet to its (rightful) owner.
Rightful is an adjective that means morally or legally correct.
We must return the wallet to its rightful owner.
= We must return the wallet to its legally correct owner.
5. The property is _____ hers.
right
rightly
rightful
rightfully
Answer:
The property is (rightfully) hers.
Rightfully is an adverb that means according to the law or to what is right or correct.
The property is rightfully hers.
= The property belongs to her according to the law.