Grammar Test - Adverbs (Golding Per. 1) | Attempts: 348

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An adverb makes the meaning of a verb, adjective or adverb more definite.
- True
- False

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Take this test to assess your knowledge and understanding of the English part of speech Adverbs.

2.

The old man walked slowly down the stairs.Which word in the above sentence is an adverb?
- The
- Man
- Down
- Slowly
Correct Answer

A. Slowly

Explanation

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.

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Adverbs many times are created by adding -ly to the end of an adjective.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

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.

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Which question does an adverb not answer?
- Where
- When?
- How?
- If the word is singular or plural
Correct Answer

A. If the word is singular or plural

Explanation

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.

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5.

The coach yelled loudly at his players while they were on the field.What word is modifying the verb "yelled" in the about sentence?
- Coach
- Players
- Field
- Loudly
Correct Answer

A. Loudly

Explanation

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.

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6.

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.
- Homicide
- Body
- At
- Examined
Correct Answer

A. Examined

Explanation

The adverb "carefully" is modifying the verb "examined" in the sentence. It describes how the homicide detective performed the action of examining the body.

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7.

Check the correct question that the adverb "swiftly" is answering in the sentence below.The sprinter ran swiftly.
- Where
- How often or how long
- When
- How
Correct Answer

A. How

Explanation

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.

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What are the three parts of speech that an adverb modifies (or gives additional information a about).
- Nouns,pronouns, verbs
- Verbs, adjectives, adverbs
- Adjectives, pronouns, nouns
- Interjections, prepositions, nouns
Correct Answer

A. Nouns,pronouns, verbs

Explanation

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.

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Check the word that is the adjective that the adverb was formed from.
- Soft
- Loud
- Quiet
- Noise
Correct Answer

A. Quiet

Explanation

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.

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Grammar Test - Adverbs (Golding Per. 1)

An adverb makes the meaning of a verb, adjective or adverb more definite.

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The old man walked slowly down the stairs.Which word in the above sentence is an adverb?

Adverbs many times are created by adding -ly to the end of an adjective.

Which question does an adverb not answer?

The coach yelled loudly at his players while they were on the field.What word is modifying the verb "yelled" in the about sentence?

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.

Check the correct question that the adverb "swiftly" is answering in the sentence below.The sprinter ran swiftly.

What are the three parts of speech that an adverb modifies (or gives additional information a about).

Check the word that is the adjective that the adverb was formed from.