Question

  The suffix —ly, as in the word pretentiously, means which of the following? (1 point)
Pretentiously is an adjective.
Pretentiously is an adverb.<-----
Pretentiously is a verb.
Pretentiously is a gerund

Answer 1

Right.

Answer 2

Thank you so much!

Answer 3

You're welcome.

Be sure you're aware, though, that not every word with -ly at the end is an adverb. Most are, but not all.

"Friendly," for example, is an adjective.

Answer 4

I will keep that in mind.

Answer 5

Thank you!!

Answer 6

The answer is actually adjective

Answer 7

Who is correct?

Answer 8

The correct answer is Pretentiously is an adverb

Answer 9

I just took it.