Adverb Exercises

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What is an Adverb?

Adverbs are terms that alter or change (express) the verbs (she sings sweetly), the adjectives (extremely short) or the other adverbs (concluded too quick), or even complete phrases (Luckily, they had purchased an umbrella). Adverb most often terminate in -ly. However, some (such as swift) appear identical to their adjective alternatives. The verbs, adjectives, another adverbs, determiners, clauses, prepositions, or sentences is modified by an adverb.

Adverb often describe manner, places, timing, frequency, degrees, level of certainties, and so on, replying to the queries such as how? When? Where? and to what extent?

Thus, Adverbs are adjectives that alter verbs. Adverbs can most often be employed as an alternative to the other adverb and adjective.

Below are a few adverb exercises that can help you better understand the concept of adverbs. Adverb exercises can help you broaden your perspective on adverbs.

Adverb Exercises- Part 1

Bold or highlight the adverbs in the below- mentioned statements.

1. The competition went on smoothly.
2. He slowly moved his scooter into the lane.
3. They were breathing heavily as they ran.
4. The car moved swiftly through the path.
5. He usually dances at the celebrations.
6. She ate too quickly that she started coughing.
7. She was sitting silently on the bus.
8. He drives the car very well.
9. Sometimes, I keep thinking about my young days.
10. Luckily, he ran away from the robbers.

Do not see the answers without trying. Always attempt on your own and try answering on your own before seeing the answers.

Answers of the Adverb Exercises- Part 1

1. Smoothly
2. Slowly
3. Heavily
4. Swiftly
5. Usually
6. Quickly
7. Silently
8. Well
9. Sometimes
10. Luckily

Adverb Exercises – Part 2

Fill the blanks in the sentences by changing the given adjectives or the verbs into adverbs.

1. Meera laughed _______ at the kid’s jokes. (loud)
2. The soldiers fight at the border front …………… (brave)
3. Our team won the tournament …………….(easy)
4. My boss screamed ……………… at his clerk. (angry)
5. The woman in red dress sang …………………. (sweet)
6. The professor ……………….found a resolution. (clever)
7. The_______ (rare) see rhinos and lions.
8. My group members are ______(most) non-smokers.
9. I __________(sometime)sing in their group performance.
10. He drank the beverage________(noise) from the juice glass.

Do not see the answers without trying. Always attempt on your own and try answering on your own before seeing the answers.

Answers, Adverb Exercises – Part 2

1. Loudly
2. Bravely
3. Easily
4. Angrily
5. Sweetly
6. Cleverly
7. Rarely
8. Mostly
9. Sometimes
10. Noisily

Adverb Exercises – Part 3

Fill in the blanks with a suitable adverb and also name the type of adverb used to fill the blank.

1. She …………………………. goes to the school at 7 o’clock.

once

ever

usually

2. They have …………………. been to the museum.

never

ever

3. She has been to India just …………………..

one

once

ones

4. I ………………… take a shower before leaving for work.

once

always

ever

5. My cousins live in Rajasthan. I meet them …………………..

once

often

6. My colleagues are ……………………….. hardworking.

most

mostly

7. She was ………………………. fascinated with her dance.

too

much

very

8. I ……………………….. visit my grandparents in Sikkim

some time

sometime

sometimes

9. I watch Bollywood movies ……………………….

once

always

occasionally

10. We …………………… go abroad.

rare

once

rarely

Do not see the answers without trying. Always attempt on your own and try answering on your own before seeing the answers.

Answers, Adverb Exercises – Part 3

1. She usually goes to school at 7 o’clock. (adverb of frequency)
2. They have never been to the museum. (frequency adverb)
3. She has been to India just once. (frequency)
4. I always take a shower before leaving for work. (frequency)
5. My cousins live in Rajasthan. I meet them often. (frequency)
6. My colleagues are mostly hardworking. (Focusing adverb)
7. She was very fascinated with her dance. (Degree adverb)
8. I sometimes visit my grandparents in Sikkim. (Frequency adverb)
9. I watch Bollywood movies occasionally. (Frequency adverb)
10. We rarely go abroad. (Frequency adverb)

Conclusion

Adverbs should be placed as near to the words they are designed to alter as possible. Placing the adverb in the incorrect location can result in a difficult sentence at best and a completely different meaning at worst. Only, which is one of the most commonly misplaced modifiers, should be avoided at all costs.

In reality, it is impossible to stop employing adverbs completely. We often require them in our sentences, and all the writers often employ them constructively.

The real tip is to completely avoid the use of redundant or extreme adverbs. Instead of using an adverb to add color while the verb or adjective doesn’t seem robust or particular enough, try reaching for a better verb or adjective rather. You’ll find a better term almost all of the time, and your work will be healthier and stronger.

So keep practicing adverbs through adverb exercises and keep learning and sharpening your concept.

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