Adjectives And Adverbs MCQ Test Quiz!

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  • 1. 

    My classmate can play basketball ... because he practices every day.

    • A.

      Well

    • B.

      Good

    Correct Answer
    A. Well
    Explanation
    The word "well" is the correct answer because it is an adverb that describes how someone can play basketball. In this context, "well" suggests that the classmate is skilled or proficient in playing basketball. The sentence also provides a reason for this ability by stating that the classmate practices every day.

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  • 2. 

    He finished his homework in ony ten minutes.  He finished his homework ....

    • A.

      Quick

    • B.

      Quickly

    Correct Answer
    B. Quickly
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "quickly" because it is an adverb that describes how he finished his homework. "Quickly" indicates that he completed his homework in a short amount of time, emphasizing the speed of his completion.

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  • 3. 

    I ... put the eggs into the basket and took them home.

    • A.

      Gentle

    • B.

      Gently

    Correct Answer
    B. Gently
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "gently". In this sentence, the word "gently" is used as an adverb to describe how the action of putting the eggs into the basket was done. It suggests that the person handled the eggs with care and without causing any damage.

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  • 4. 

    After I watched the movie, I felt a little ....

    • A.

      Sad

    • B.

      Sadly

    Correct Answer
    A. Sad
    Explanation
    After watching the movie, the person experienced a feeling of sadness.

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  • 5. 

    I ... walked by the dog while it was asleep.

    • A.

      Nervous

    • B.

      Nervously

    Correct Answer
    B. Nervously
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "nervously" because it is an adverb that describes the action of walking. In this sentence, the speaker is emphasizing how they walked by the dog, indicating that they were feeling anxious or uneasy about doing so. By using the adverb "nervously," the sentence conveys the speaker's state of mind while performing the action.

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  • 6. 

    We all ... worked on the car until it was fixed.

    • A.

      Busy

    • B.

      Busily

    Correct Answer
    B. Busily
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "busily" because it is an adverb that describes how the action of working on the car was done. In this sentence, the word "busily" indicates that the individuals were actively and energetically engaged in fixing the car.

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  • 7. 

    He said that his password was ... and that he didn't want to tell me it.

    • A.

      Secret

    • B.

      Secretly

    Correct Answer
    A. Secret
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "secret" because the person mentioned that his password was something and he didn't want to disclose it. "Secret" is a common term used to describe something that is meant to be kept hidden or confidential. Therefore, it is likely that the person's password is "secret" based on the given information.

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  • 8. 

    I ... helped him with his work because he's my best friend.

    • A.

      Glad

    • B.

      Gladly

    Correct Answer
    B. Gladly
    Explanation
    The word "gladly" is the correct answer because it is an adverb that describes the manner in which the speaker helped their best friend. It indicates that the speaker was happy and willing to assist their friend with their work.

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  • 9. 

    The find exam wasn't easy, it was quite ....

    • A.

      Hard

    • B.

      Hardly

    Correct Answer
    A. Hard
    Explanation
    The given correct answer for this question is "hard". This is because the sentence states that the exam was not easy, indicating that it was difficult. "Hard" is the appropriate word to describe something that is difficult.

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  • 10. 

    I always feel quite ... just before I sit down to take an exam.

    • A.

      Nervous

    • B.

      Nervously

    Correct Answer
    A. Nervous
    Explanation
    Before sitting down to take an exam, it is common to experience feelings of nervousness. This nervousness is a natural response to the stress and pressure associated with exams. It is a normal reaction to feel anxious or worried about performing well. Therefore, the correct answer is "nervous."

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  • 11. 

    We were very ... when we moved to a new home closer to our school.

    • A.

      Glad

    • B.

      Gladly

    Correct Answer
    A. Glad
    Explanation
    The word "glad" is the correct answer because it fits the context of the sentence. The sentence states that the speaker was very (glad) when they moved to a new home closer to their school. This suggests that the move brought them happiness or a sense of relief. "Gladly" does not fit the sentence as it implies a willingness or eagerness to do something, which is not relevant to the sentence.

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  • 12. 

    My friend ... studies for exams, so he usually gets low grades.

    • A.

      Hard

    • B.

      Hardly

    Correct Answer
    B. Hardly
    Explanation
    The word "hardly" is the correct answer because it means "almost not" or "barely." In the given sentence, it suggests that the friend rarely or scarcely studies for exams, resulting in low grades.

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  • 13. 

    A ... way to practice your English is to speak it with friends after class.

    • A.

      Good

    • B.

      Well

    Correct Answer
    A. Good
    Explanation
    The word "good" is the correct answer because it is used to describe the way to practice English. In this context, "good" is an adjective that means effective or beneficial. It suggests that speaking English with friends after class is a positive and helpful method for improving language skills. The word "well" is not suitable in this sentence because it is an adverb that describes how an action is performed, not the quality of the action itself.

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  • 14. 

    The dentist can't see me on Monday because he's ... on that day.

    • A.

      Busy

    • B.

      Busily

    Correct Answer
    A. Busy
    Explanation
    The dentist cannot see me on Monday because he is busy on that day.

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  • 15. 

    My mother ... put a gift for me on my study desk.

    • A.

      Secret

    • B.

      Secretly

    Correct Answer
    B. Secretly
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "secretly". This word suggests that the action of putting a gift on the study desk was done in a concealed or hidden manner, without the knowledge of the person receiving the gift. It implies that the mother wanted to surprise or keep it a secret from the person.

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  • 16. 

    I couldn't find my cat, so I ... walked home and cried.

    • A.

      Sad

    • B.

      Sadly

    Correct Answer
    B. Sadly
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "sadly" because it indicates the manner in which the person walked home and cried. The word "sadly" suggests that the person felt a deep sense of sadness while performing those actions, emphasizing the emotional state they were in.

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  • 17. 

    We had a great day at the beach!  It was warm and there was a ... beeze.

    • A.

      Gentle

    • B.

      Gently

    Correct Answer
    A. Gentle
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "gentle". In the given sentence, the word "beeze" is most likely a typo or misspelling of the word "breeze". The phrase "warm and there was a gentle breeze" suggests that the breeze at the beach was calm and soothing, rather than strong or forceful. Therefore, the correct word to describe the breeze in this context is "gentle".

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  • 18. 

    I was late for class, so I ... entered the room and sat down.

    • A.

      Quick

    • B.

      Quickly

    Correct Answer
    B. Quickly
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "quickly" because it is an adverb that describes the action of entering the room. It indicates that the person entered the room in a fast or prompt manner.

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