Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the appropriate option for the for the word in bold.

She wanted it real bad.

  1. noun

  2. verb

  3. adverb

  4. adjective

  5. preposition
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The word 'bad' modifies 'wanted' by telling HOW she wanted it. When a word describes HOW an action is done, it's an adverb. In informal English, 'bad' is often used as an adverb after verbs like 'want', 'need', 'feel' instead of the formal 'badly'. This colloquial usage is tested here.

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