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P.6_3-5: Adverbs

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  • Come up with the right adverb to complete the sentence: After running for a few hours, he could _________ walk as he is very exhausted.
    hardly / barely
  • This book is _________ difficult for children as it contains a lot of complex ideas and jargon terms.
    rather/ quite/ somewhat/very/extremely
  • The sound of his footsteps gradually faded away. What is the category of the adverb "gradually" ?
    Adverb of attitude marker.
  • A waiter _____________ drops a stack of dishes and thereby creates a mess.
    accidentally/ carelessly
  • Peter studies hard for the exam. What is the category of the adverb "hard" ?
    Adverb of manner.
  • The twins are quite different. "Quite" is an adverb of degree. Is it an intensifier or a downtoner?
    a downtoner
  • ____________, it's going to rain today as the sky is full of clouds.
    Apparently/ Obviously/ Clearly/Unfortunately
  • Use the adjective in the first sentence to complete the second one. The employers should have a fair discussion with their employees about the workload. In other words, the employers should discuss
    The employers should discuss fairly with their employees about the wordload.
  • Correct the mistake made. She got up lately.
    She got up late.
  • Change the adjective into an adverb. My brother is anxious about his exam results. In other words, he is waiting ____________ for his exam results.
    anxiously
  • The police arrested a group of youngsters who _____________ got into the park yesterday. They were not supposed to and it was against the law. They were later found to hide some drugs there.
    secretly/ illegally
  • Although David is no longer a child, he still behaves ______________.
    in a silly way/ stupidly / childishly / naively
  • Use the adjective in the first sentence to complete the second one. Queenie is a professional singer. She ___________ (verb) _____________ (adv)_______________________.
    She sings professionally.
  • Come up with the right adverb: In a court, we are required to answer every question ____________ . Otherwise, we might be sued for misleading the judge and members of the jury.
    honestly / frankly/truthfully
  • The steak is completely cooked. What is the category of the adverb "completely" ?
    Adverb of degree.
  • __________________ , I found my missing wallet as someone took it to the police today.
    Fortunately / Surprisingly
  • The pasta is ___________ delicious. Although I am not a fan of pasta, I can finish it by myself.
    very/ completely/ absolutely/extremely
  • Larry got good marks in the test. Change "good' into an adverb. In other words, he did __________.
    well
  • Driving _________ is one of the common reasons for car accidents.
    fast
  • Susan dressed up in a lovely way. What is the category of the adverb "in a lovely way" ?
    Adverb of manner.