Adverb Exercises / Questions with Answers – PART 2

SHORT DESCRIPTIONS:

An adverb is a word that modifies / describes / provides more information about:

Adverbs often end in -ly, but not always.

Adverbs of manner: Describe how an action is performed.
Adverbs of time : Indicate when an action occurs.
Adverbs of place: Indicate where an action occurs.
Adverbs of frequency: indicate how often an action occurs.
Adverbs of degree: Indicate the intensity or degree of an action, adjective, or another adverb.
Conjunctive adverbs:
a. Conjunctive adverbs are also called connective adverbs or linking adverbs.
b. These adverbs act like a conjunction to link two sentences or clauses.
c. Punctuation rule for conjunctive adverbs:
Semicolon: Use a semicolon before the conjunctive adverb when it joins two independent clauses.
Independent clause; [conjunctive adverb], independent clause.
The weather was bad; nevertheless, they decided to go hiking.
Comma: Use a comma after the conjunctive adverb in all cases.
The book was interesting. In fact, I finished it in one day.

Identify the adverbs and state whether they are adverbs of time, place, manner, degree, frequency or conjunctive adverbs.

Question 1: She completed the task easily.

Question 2: This story was interesting enough to keep my attention.

Question 3: I entirely agree with my friend.

Question 4: I looked everywhere for my lost notebook.

Question 5: The furniture was expertly designed.

Question 6: He played extremely well.

Question 7: The teacher treats everyone fairly in her class.

Question 8: He told the audience to stand fast.

Question 9: She finally found her wallet.

Question 10: They frequently visit their grandparents.

Question 11: She is very talented; furthermore, she works very hard.

Question 12: He drank the beverages greedily.

Question 13: She smiled happily.

Question 14: This short answer is hardly sufficient.

Question 15: They didn’t follow the instructions; hence, the project failed.

Question 16: We lived here for about five years.

Question 17: We regard her highly.

Question 18: We went into the store; however, we didn’t find anything we wanted to buy.

Question 19: I found my lost keys; incidentally, they were in the garage.

Question 20: It’s time for your lunch, so go inside.