This set of English Grammar Exercises (MCQs) focuses on “Formation of Adverbs – Adjective and ly”.
1. Complete the given sentence with an appropriate adverb.
Intelligence is not distributed _____
a) systematically
b) accidentally
c) genetically
d) merely
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Explanation: Intelligence is not distributed genetically because intelligence is not a hereditary trait. So, the correct answer is genetically.
2. Fill the blank with a suitable adverb.
She seemed to him not ____ an intelligent woman, but a responsible citizen.
a) truly
b) merely
c) originally
d) Wisely
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Explanation: The word but in the statement tells that she is not only an intelligent woman but also, she is a responsible citizen. Here the adverb which gives the similar meaning is merely.
3. Choose the appropriate adverb for the given sentence.
Teachers lead their students ____
a) accidentally
b) actually
c) systematically
d) quickly
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Explanation: Generally, Teachers lead their students in a systematic manner. So, the adverb systematically best fits the given statement.
4. Fill the blank with a suitable adverb.
Sam ____ sits here.
a) regularly
b) accidentally
c) unfortunately
d) necessarily
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Explanation: The verb sits indicate the given statement is in simple present tense. The regular actions fall under simple present tense category. So, the correct answer is regularly.
5. Complete the given sentence with an appropriate adverb.
Unemployment is increasing ____
a) heavily
b) easily
c) rapidly
d) monthly
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Explanation: Something which changes at a drastic rate is known as rapid. So, the correct statement is: Unemployment is increasing rapidly.
6. Fill the blank with an appropriate adverb.
She began to scream ____ when her husband left her.
a) abruptly
b) horribly
c) heavily
d) beautifully
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Explanation: The word screaming means crying loudly. As loud cry will be horrible, so the adverb horribly best fits the sentence.
7. Complete the given sentence with an appropriate adverb.
They moved forward ____
a) usually
b) originally
c) slowly
d) horribly
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Explanation: Moving forward is a speed dependent action. Among the given options, the only adverb that indicates the speed of the action is slowly.
8. Choose the appropriate adverb to fill in the blank.
Ram’s performance is ____ increasing.
a) easily
b) daily
c) originally
d) gradually
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Explanation: The performance of a person will improve in a gradual manner. So, the adverb gradually best fits the sentence.
9. Fill the blank with an appropriate adverb.
Aisha ____ found the treasure.
a) truly
b) accidentally
c) unfortunately
d) merely
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Explanation: Something which happens by accident is known as accidentally. So, the correct statement is: Aisha accidentally found the treasure.
10. Fill the blank with a suitable adverb.
Romeo ____ loved Juliet.
a) heavily
b) originally
c) constantly
d) desperately
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Explanation: The Adverb desperately means ‘extreme degree of something’. So, the correct answer is desperately.
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