Exercise: Modifying Adverbs

Modifying Adverbs Exercise

In this exercise, we will practice modifying adverbs. Adverbs often modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. Let's put this into practice.

1. Complete the sentence:

Use an adverb to complete the following sentences. Adverb should be used to modify the verb in the sentence as clearly as possible.

1. She ran ______ to catch the bus.
2. He talks ______ during his presentations.
3. They have ______ decorated their house for the party.
4. I ______ agree with the new policy.
5. We should ______ plan for the future.

2. Multiple Choice Questions:

Select the adverb in the following sentences.

1. "You speak clearly."
   a. You
   b. Speak
   c. Clearly
2. "She walks slowly."
   a. She
   b. Walks
   c. Slowly
3. "We should study hard for the exams."
   a. We
   b. Should
   c. Hard

3. Identify and correct the mistakes:.3

In the following sentences, identify the incorrect use of adverbs and correct them.

1. She carefully walked to the kitchen early.
2. The dog barks loudly at strangers always.
3. We happily visited the zoo last summer.
4. Husband and wife argued loudly always.
5. He drunk his coffee quickly this morning.

4. Fill in the blanks:

Choose the correct adverbs from the given options to fill in the blanks.

1. I have __________ (never/always) liked spicy food.
2. She __________ (quickly/slowly) made her way through the dense forest.
3. They __________ (always/sometimes) take the bus to work.
4. You should __________ (hardly/hard) study for the test.
5. He __________ (loudly/quietly) entered the room.

Now, let's see how you did. Here are the answers:

Answers

1. Complete the sentence:

1. She ran quickly to catch the bus.
2. He talks softly during his presentations.
3. They have beautifully decorated their house for the party.
4. I fully agree with the new policy.
5. We should properly plan for the future.

2. Multiple Choice Questions:

1. c. Clearly
2. c. Slowly
3. c. Hard

3. Identify and correct the mistakes:.3

1. She walked carefully to the kitchen.
2. The dog always barks loudly at strangers.
3. We visited the zoo happily last summer.
4. Husband and wife always argued loudly.
5. He drank his coffee quickly this morning.

4. Fill in the blanks:

1. I have always liked spicy food.
2. She quickly made her way through the dense forest.
3. They always take the bus to work.
4. You should study hard for the test.
5. He quietly entered the room.