Grammar Test - Adverbs (Golding Per. 3)
Take this test to assess your knowledge and understanding of the English part of speech Adverbs.
Questions and Answers
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What are the three parts of speech that an adverb modifies (or gives additional information a about).
- A.
Nouns,pronouns, verbs
- B.
Verbs, adjectives, adverbs
- C.
Adjectives, pronouns, nouns
- D.
Interjections, prepositions, nouns
Correct Answer
A. Nouns,pronouns, verbsExplanation
An adverb modifies or gives additional information about nouns, pronouns, and verbs. Adverbs can describe how an action is performed (verbs), provide more detail about a person, place, or thing (nouns), or give more information about a subject or object (pronouns).Rate this question:
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- 2.
An adverb makes the meaning of a verb, adjective or adverb more definite.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
An adverb is a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb. It provides more information about how, when, where, or to what extent the action or quality is happening. By adding an adverb, the meaning of the verb, adjective, or adverb becomes more specific and precise, thus making the statement true. Adverbs play an important role in enhancing the meaning and clarity of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which question does an adverb not answer?
- A.
Where
- B.
When?
- C.
How?
- D.
If the word is singular or plural
Correct Answer
D. If the word is singular or pluralExplanation
An adverb does not answer the question of whether a word is singular or plural. Adverbs typically provide information about the manner, time, place, or degree of an action or state. They modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, but they do not address the grammatical number of a word.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The old man walked slowly down the stairs.Which word in the above sentence is an adverb?
- A.
The
- B.
Man
- C.
Down
- D.
Slowly
Correct Answer
D. 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 additional information about the verb, such as the manner in which the action is done. In this case, "slowly" tells us that the old man walked in a leisurely or unhurried manner.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.
- A.
Homicide
- B.
Body
- C.
At
- D.
Examined
Correct Answer
D. ExaminedExplanation
The adverb "carefully" modifies the verb "examined" in the sentence. It indicates that the detective performed the action of examining the body with caution and attention to detail.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Check the correct question that the adverb "swiftly" is answering in the sentence below.The sprinter ran swiftly.
- A.
Where
- B.
How often or how long
- C.
When
- D.
How
Correct Answer
D. 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 or with great speed.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The coach yelled loudly at his players while they were on the field.What word is modifying the verb "yelled" in the about sentence?
- A.
Coach
- B.
Players
- C.
Field
- D.
Loudly
Correct Answer
D. LoudlyExplanation
In this sentence, the word "loudly" is modifying the verb "yelled". It describes how the coach yelled at his players on the field.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Adverbs many times are created by adding -ly to the end of an adjective.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Adverbs are often formed by adding the suffix -ly to an adjective. This is a common rule in English grammar. By adding -ly to an adjective, it changes the word's function from describing a noun to modifying a verb, adjective, or another adverb. For example, the adjective "quick" becomes the adverb "quickly." Therefore, the statement "Adverbs many times are created by adding -ly to the end of an adjective" is true.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Check the word that is the adjective that the adverb was formed from.
- A.
Soft
- B.
Loud
- C.
Quiet
- D.
Noise
Correct Answer
C. QuietExplanation
The word "quiet" is the adjective that the adverb was formed from. An adverb is a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In this case, the adverb "quietly" is formed from the adjective "quiet" by adding the suffix "-ly." The adverb "quietly" describes how an action is performed, indicating that it is done in a quiet manner.Rate this question:
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