Grammar Test - Adverbs (Golding Per. 1)
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An adverb makes the meaning of a verb, adjective or adverb more definite.
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True
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False
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Prepare to master your understanding of adverbs with the Grammar Test - Adverbs! This quiz is designed to test your knowledge of adverbs, focusing on their usage, types, and how they modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your grammar skills or get ready for an exam, this quiz covers key concepts such as identifying adverbs, understanding their placement in sentences, and recognizing different types like manner, frequency, and degree.
It’s a great way to assess your understanding of how adverbs function within language. With each question, you’ll deepen your understanding of this essential grammar concept and improve your writing clarity. Perfect for students in Golding Per. 1 or anyone looking to sharpen their grammar skills, the Grammar Test - Adverbs will help you refine your knowledge and boost your confidence in using adverbs correctly. Take the test now and level up your grammar skills!
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The old man walked slowly down the stairs.Which word in the above sentence is an adverb?
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The
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Man
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Down
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Slowly
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A. SlowlyExplanation
The word "slowly" is an adverb in the given sentence. It modifies the verb "walked" and describes how the old man performed the action of walking. Adverbs often end in "-ly" and provide information about the manner, time, place, frequency, or degree of an action or verb. In this case, "slowly" tells us that the old man walked in a leisurely or unhurried manner.Rate this question:
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Adverbs many times are created by adding -ly to the end of an adjective.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
Adverbs are often formed by adding the suffix -ly to an adjective. This is a common rule in the English language. For example, the adjective "quick" becomes the adverb "quickly" when -ly is added to it. Therefore, it is true that adverbs are many times created by adding -ly to the end of an adjective.Rate this question:
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Which question does an adverb not answer?
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Where
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When?
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How?
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If the word is singular or plural
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A. If the word is singular or pluralExplanation
Adverbs typically answer questions related to where, when, and how. However, they do not answer questions about whether a word is singular or plural. This is a grammatical aspect that is determined by the word itself or by the context in which it is used, rather than by an adverb.Rate this question:
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The coach yelled loudly at his players while they were on the field.What word is modifying the verb "yelled" in the about sentence?
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Coach
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Players
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Field
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Loudly
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A. LoudlyExplanation
The word "loudly" is modifying the verb "yelled" in the sentence. It describes how the coach yelled, indicating the manner or intensity of the action.Rate this question:
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What verb is being modified by the adverb carefully in the sentence below?The homicide detective examined the body carefully at the scene of the crime.
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Homicide
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Body
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At
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Examined
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A. ExaminedExplanation
The adverb "carefully" is modifying the verb "examined" in the sentence. It describes how the homicide detective performed the action of examining the body.Rate this question:
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Check the correct question that the adverb "swiftly" is answering in the sentence below.The sprinter ran swiftly.
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Where
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How often or how long
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When
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How
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A. HowExplanation
The adverb "swiftly" is answering the question "How" in the sentence. It describes the manner in which the sprinter ran, indicating that the sprinter ran quickly and with speed.Rate this question:
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What are the three parts of speech that an adverb modifies (or gives additional information a about).
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Nouns,pronouns, verbs
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Verbs, adjectives, adverbs
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Adjectives, pronouns, nouns
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Interjections, prepositions, nouns
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A. Nouns,pronouns, verbsExplanation
Adverbs modify or give additional information about nouns, pronouns, and verbs. They can describe how an action is performed (verb), provide more details about a person or thing (noun), or give more information about a subject (pronoun). Adverbs do not typically modify adjectives, interjections, prepositions, or other adverbs.Rate this question:
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Check the word that is the adjective that the adverb was formed from.
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Soft
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Loud
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Quiet
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Noise
Correct Answer
A. QuietExplanation
The correct answer is "quiet". An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb. In this case, "quiet" is the adjective that the adverb "quietly" was formed from. The adverb "quietly" describes how something is done or happens in a quiet manner.Rate this question:
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