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Adverb Test II (Gapfills)

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Directions: Fill in the blank with the suitable adverb.

The boy was __________ rebuked.

  1. kindly

  2. kind

  3. sternly

  4. stern


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Sternly' modifies the verb 'rebuked'. We cannot kindly rebuke someone.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the suitable adverb.

She was waiting for something and looked at the postman ________.

  1. enquiring

  2. inquisitive

  3. enquiringly

  4. enquiry


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Enquiringly' is the adverb that modifies the look, 'enquiring' and 'inquisitive' are the adjectives and 'enquiry' represents the noun.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the suitable adverb.

His marks were __________ low.

  1. depressive

  2. depressingly

  3. depressing

  4. depression


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Depression' is a noun, 'depressive' and 'depressing' both act as adjective.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the suitable adverb.

The drunkard looked at her __________.

  1. seductive

  2. seducingly

  3. seducing

  4. seductively


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In options, there are only two adverbs; 'seductively' and 'seducingly'. 'Seducingly' is an incorrect formation. Hence, 'seductively' is the required answer.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the suitable adverb.

There is __________ coffee for all.

  1. quite

  2. very

  3. quietly

  4. enough


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Enough' means as much as is necessary or sufficient. 

Directions: Fill in the blank with the suitable adverb.

The time of death will __________ come to all of us.

  1. sure

  2. fast

  3. fastly

  4. inevitably


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Sure' and 'fast' are not adverbs. 'Inevitably' as an adverb agrees with the meaning of the sentence.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the suitable adverb.

My cousin has worked __________ hard on her project.

  1. extreme

  2. exact

  3. extremely

  4. exactly


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Extremely' is an adverb that answers the question how hard she has worked. 'Extreme' is an adjective.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the suitable adverb.

He gulped all the food __________.

  1. greedy

  2. hurriely

  3. greedily

  4. hurry


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The adverb should describe how gulped the food. 'Greedy' is an adjective and 'hurry' can act as both a verb and noun. 'Hurriely' is an incorrect formation.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the suitable adverb.

Her father did his job __________.

  1. adequacy

  2. adequate

  3. good

  4. adequately


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Adequacy' and 'adequate' are the noun and adjective, respectively. 'Good' is also an adjective. 

Directions: Fill in the blank with the suitable adverb.

______ the prince has fallen in love with this ugly and dirty woman.

  1. Surprising

  2. Surprised

  3. Unsurprisingly

  4. Surprisingly


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Surprising' and 'surprised' are the adjectives and 'surprisingly' is an adverb.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the suitable adverb.

My neighbours played guitar __________.

  1. vigorous

  2. passionate

  3. vigilant

  4. vigorously


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Only option 4 is an adverb.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the suitable adverb.

It's surprising that this little girl speaks French __________.

  1. good

  2. fluency

  3. fluently

  4. fluent


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Fluently' answers the question how well does she speak. 'Fluent' and 'fluency' are the adjectives and noun, respectively. 'Good' is an adjective.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the suitable adverb.

He was elected the President __________.

  1. victorious

  2. victorily

  3. victoriously

  4. victory


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 'Victoriously' modifies the election, i.e how was he elected. 'Victorious' is the corresponding adjective and 'victory' is the noun. 

Directions: Fill in the blank with the suitable adverb.

My sister is __________ a cook but she also teaches in the Delhi University.

  1. basic

  2. essential

  3. essentially

  4. rather


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Basic' and 'essential' are adjectives. 'Rather' is not the suitable adverb for this sentence.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the suitable adverb.

We found to our surprise that the answers of Minister of Education were __________ unreasonable.

  1. informal

  2. insane

  3. insanity

  4. insanely


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 'Insanely' is an adverb and 'insanity' becomes the noun. 'Insane' is an adjective. Here unreasonable is an adjective. So, an adverb is needed to modify it.

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