Adverb Quiz With Answers

Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. In the given sentence:

scarcely: modifies the verb phrase "can prevent," indicating the degree or extent to which the action is possible.

The other options are incorrect because they are either prepositions ("from," "at") or verbs ("prevent"). The word "many" is a determiner, not an adverb.

"Incredibly" is an intensifier, a type of adverb that modifies adjectives to enhance their degree or intensity. Here, it amplifies the adjective "exciting," suggesting that the stories are not just exciting; they are extremely so. This adverb helps to convey an exceptional level of excitement that persists throughout the stories.

"Especially" signals a particular preference, emphasizing that the speaker has a strong liking for detectives who approach their work with caution and thoroughness, which is further described by "carefully." This adverb indicates meticulousness and precision in the detectives' method of searching for clues.

Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. In this sentence:

"since" is an adverb of time, indicating when the speaker became a fan of mystery stories.

"young" functions as an adverb modifying the verb "was". It describes the age at which the speaker became a fan.

Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. In this sentence, "very" is an adverb modifying the adverb "slowly," intensifying the manner in which the suspense is built. "Slowly" itself is an adverb modifying the verb "build," describing how the action is performed. "Others" is a pronoun, not an adverb.

"Cleverly" describes the manner in which the detectives match wits, implying skill and intelligence in their approach. "Equally" modifies the adjective "clever," suggesting that the villains possess a level of cleverness that matches the detectives', ensuring a balanced and intriguing conflict.

Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They often answer questions like how, when, where, or to what extent. In the sentence "The clues that they uncover are almost always found in unexpected, spooky places," there are two adverbs: "almost" and "always." The adverb "almost" modifies the adverb "always." The word "almost" describes the degree to which the clues are found in those places. The adverb "always" modifies the verb phrase "are found." It describes how often the clues are found. The word "are" is a verb.

In this sentence, "almost" modifies "never," combining to form a phrase that means "rarely" or "hardly ever." This indicates that the speaker seldom stops reading a story they enjoy before finishing it. The adverb "until" introduces a condition of continuity, marking the point in time at which the action of reading is concluded, thus framing the speaker's habit of reading through to the end.

Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. In the given sentence:

never: modifies the verb phrase "had been," indicating the frequency or occurrence of the action.

more: modifies the adjective "determined," indicating the degree or intensity of the determination.

The word "then" is an adverb of time, but it is not modifying any verb, adjective, or adverb in the sentence. It is used as a transition word to connect the two parts of the sentence.

There is no adverb in this sentence that fits the criteria for modifying a verb, adjective, or another adverb. "Amazing" functions as an adjective describing the manner in which detectives solve cases. Therefore, the answer is none of the above.