This set of English Grammar Exercises (MCQs) focuses on “Comparison of Adverbs – One Syllable Adverbs”.
1. “Worse” is the _____ form of the adverb “bad”.
a) positive
b) comparative
c) negative
d) superlative
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Explanation: The positive form is the original adverb, that is “bad”. The comparative form is used when the adverbs compares two entities. We say that one thing is “worse” that the other, therefore “worse” is the comparative form of “bad”.
2. Change “north” to its comparative form.
Delhi is north of Mumbai.
a) Delhi is norther than Mumbai.
b) Delhi is northest of Mumbai.
c) Delhi is further north compared to Mumbai.
d) Mumbai is norther than Delhi.
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Explanation: “North” is a single syllable adverb, but it is an exception to the –er and –est rule. Hence, when comparing two entities, we say that one is “further north” compared to the other. The answer is: Delhi is further north compared to Mumbai.
3. Complete the sentence with the most suitable adverb.
The cheetah runs _____ than the lion.
a) fast
b) faster
c) fastly
d) fastest
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Explanation: The comparative form of an adverb is used when two entities are being compared. Here, the entities are the cheetah and the lion. Hence, the comparative form, that is, “faster” has to be used.
4. In which sentence is the adverb “well” in the right place?
a) Whoever well finds the missing dog will be rewarded.
b) Whoever finds the well missing dog will be rewarded.
c) Whoever finds the missing dog will be well rewarded.
d) Whoever finds the missing well dog will be rewarded.
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Explanation: The sentence means that the person who finds the dog will be suitably rewarded for their time and service rendered towards searching for it. “Well” is a synonym for “befittingly”. Hence, it should be associated with the verb “rewarded”. The answer is: Whoever finds the missing dog will be well rewarded.
5. In which option is “hard” used as an adverb?
a) You should work hard and play hard.
b) The nomadic way of life is hard.
c) There’s no hard-and-fast rule that only men can become the President.
d) The examination was hard.
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Explanation: An adverb is used to describe verbs, adjectives or other adverbs. In the phrase “work hard and play hard”, “work” and “play” are verbs. Hence, in that context, “hard” is an adverb. In the other options, it is used as an adjective to describe nouns.
6. Which of the following monosyllabic adverbs doesn’t have comparative and superlative forms?
a) soon
b) fast
c) free
d) clear
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Explanation: In the sentence “The dog ran free.”, “free” is used as an adverb. However, it doesn’t have different forms. It doesn’t follow the –er and –est rule.
7. “Nearly” is the comparative form of “near”.
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: “Nearly” is not a comparative form, but it is an adverb. The comparative form of near is “nearer”. Hence the statement is false.
8. Complete the sentence with the most suitable adverb.
The assistant is picking up instructions ______ than usual.
a) slower
b) tighter
c) looser
d) harder
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Explanation: The comparative form of an adverb is used when two entities are being compared. Here, the two entities are the current scenario and the usual scenario. The adverb must also suitably describe the verb, the verb here being “picking up”. “Slower” is the most suitable. The answer is: The assistant is picking up instructions slower than usual.
9. Last is a monosyllabic adverb that is of ______ form.
a) Positive
b) Negative
c) Superlative
d) Comparative
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Explanation: “Last” is an adverb whose monosyllabic form is already superlative. It denotes an extreme position in the end, which is why it’s already in superlative form to begin with. “First” is also superlative to begin with.
10. Which of the following adverbs is also a noun?
a) Near
b) More
c) Sure
d) Sound
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Explanation: In “A loud sound was heard,” “sound” is a noun. In “The children were sound asleep,” “sound” is used to describe an adjective. So “sound” is an adverb as well as an noun.
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