Adverb Quiz - English Grammar Rules & Usage

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1.

Grandma talked happily to the frolicking sea lions.
- A.
  
  Frolicking
- B.
  
  Happily
- C.
  
  Talked
Correct Answer
B. Happily

Explanation
The word "happily" is the correct answer because it describes how Grandma talked to the sea lions. It suggests that Grandma was cheerful and enjoying herself while engaging with the playful sea lions.

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2.

The sea birds squawked sharply as they dived.
- A.
  
  Sharply
- B.
  
  Dived
- C.
  
  Squawked
Correct Answer
A. Sharply

Explanation
The word "sharply" is the correct answer because it describes how the sea birds squawked. It suggests that the squawking sound was loud, sudden, and possibly high-pitched. The word "dived" is not the correct answer because it does not describe the sound of the birds. The word "squawked" is not the correct answer because it does not describe the manner in which the birds squawked.

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3.

Andy greeted the girl and Grandma warmly.
- A.
  
  Greeted
- B.
  
  Warmly
- C.
  
  Girl
Correct Answer
B. Warmly

Explanation
The correct answer is "warmly" because it describes how Andy greeted both the girl and Grandma. This suggests that Andy greeted them in a friendly and affectionate manner, possibly with a smile, a hug, or kind words.

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4.

He guided them expertly through the Galapagos Islands. Expertly is the adverb in this sentence.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The given statement is true because it states that the person guided them through the Galapagos Islands expertly. "Expertly" is an adverb that modifies the verb "guided," indicating that the person guided them with great skill and expertise.

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5.

Grandma wrote about the islands regularly in her diary. Regularly is the adverb in this sentence.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The given statement is true because "regularly" modifies the verb "wrote," indicating that Grandma wrote about the islands in her diary on a consistent or frequent basis. Adverbs often describe how, when, or where an action is performed, and in this case, "regularly" provides information about the frequency of Grandma's writing.

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6.

The girl recorded the trip faithfully in her diary. Recorded is the adverb in this sentence.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The given statement is false because "recorded" is not an adverb in the sentence. It is actually a verb that describes the action of the girl writing down or documenting the trip in her diary. An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, but in this case, "recorded" is functioning as the main verb of the sentence.

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7.

She responded personally to everything she saw. The adverb is _________________.

Correct Answer
personally

Explanation
The adverb "personally" is used to describe how she responded to everything she saw. It indicates that her response was done in a personal or individual manner, suggesting that she took a direct and subjective approach to each thing she encountered.

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8.

Andy and the girl looked eagerly at the creatures on the shore. The adverb is __________________.

Correct Answer
eagerly

Explanation
The adverb in this sentence is "eagerly". It modifies the verb "looked" and describes how Andy and the girl were looking at the creatures on the shore.

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9.

Grandma and the girl jumped quickly off the boat. The adverb is _________________.

Correct Answer
quickly

Explanation
The adverb "quickly" describes how Grandma and the girl jumped off the boat. It indicates that they jumped in a fast or speedy manner.

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10.

Complete the sentence. The big male sea lion ____________________________________________.
11.

Complete the sentence. The girl and her grandmother __________________________________________.
12.

Complete the sentence. Then a wave_______________________________________.

Adverb Quiz - English Grammar Rules & Usage

Grandma talked happily to the frolicking sea lions.

The sea birds squawked sharply as they dived.

Andy greeted the girl and Grandma warmly.

He guided them expertly through the Galapagos Islands. Expertly is the adverb in this sentence.

Grandma wrote about the islands regularly in her diary. Regularly is the adverb in this sentence.

The girl recorded the trip faithfully in her diary. Recorded is the adverb in this sentence.

She responded personally to everything she saw. The adverb is _________________.

Andy and the girl looked eagerly at the creatures on the shore. The adverb is __________________.

Grandma and the girl jumped quickly off the boat. The adverb is _________________.

Complete the sentence. The big male sea lion ____________________________________________.

Complete the sentence. The girl and her grandmother __________________________________________.

Complete the sentence. Then a wave_______________________________________.