This set of English Grammar Exercises (MCQs) focuses on “Irregular Adverbs”.
1. Which of the following is NOT an irregular adverb?
a) strongly
b) fast
c) far
d) daily
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Explanation: The adjective form of “strongly” is “strong”, which is what the common rule is. The other options don’t follow the same adjective to adverb conversion rule, making them irregular adverbs.
2. Complete the sentence with an irregular adverb.
She plays the violin ______.
a) nicely
b) good
c) well
d) beautifully
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Explanation: “Nicely” and “beautifully” follow the adjective to adverb conversion rule, so they are regular. “Good” is an adjective, not an adverb. Hence the answer is: She plays the violin well.
3. “Early” is said to be an irregular adverb because the _____ and its adverb form are the same.
a) adjective
b) verb
c) noun
d) preposition
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Explanation: “Early” is irregular because its adjective form and adverb form are the same word. In “We had an early lunch.” it’s used as an adjective, but in “He reached the airport early.” it’s used as an adverb. Hence, “early” is an irregular adverb.
4. Which of the options follows the adjective + ly convention, but is still considered to be an irregular adverb?
a) sweetly
b) sadly
c) barely
d) hardly
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Explanation: “Hardly” doesn’t derive its meaning from the adjective “hard”. It has a completely different meaning altogether. “Hard” however, is said to be an irregular adverb as it can be used as an adverb as well as an adjective.
5. Convert the sentence to a form such that an irregular adverb is used.
He’s a fast driver.
a) He drives quick.
b) He drives fast.
c) He drives fastly.
d) He drives quickly.
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Explanation: In the question, “fast” is used as an adjective. But “fast” itself is an irregular adverb. It can be used both as an adverb as well as an adjective. So the answer is: He drives fast.
6. Complete the sentence with an irregular adverb.
The soldiers marched _______.
a) straight
b) straightly
c) straightener
d) straighten
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Explanation: The answer is: The soldiers marched straight. It is a word which can be used both as an adverb and an adjective. There is no word such as “straightly”. “Straightener” is a noun, and “straighten” is a verb. So, “straight” is the correct answer.
7. Which of the following options shows a pair of words, both of which can be used as adverbs?
a) tight, tightly
b) good, goodly
c) fast, fastly
d) horrible, horribly
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Explanation: “Tight” and “tightly” can both be used as adverbs. “Hold on tight.” and “Hold on tightly.” are both accepted.
8. Convert the sentence to a form such that an irregular adverb is used.
For the last few days, I’ve been going to sleep late.
a) For the last few days, I’ve slept late.
b) Lately, I’ve been going to sleep late.
c) I’ve been going to sleep lately.
d) Lately, I’ve been going to sleep lately.
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Explanation: “Late” is one of those words whose –ly form doesn’t have the same meaning as the root adjective. “Lately” is another way of saying “For the last few days…”. The answer is: Lately, I’ve been going to sleep late.
9. “Daily” is an irregular adverb.
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: “Daily” is both an adverb and an adjective. In “I have to work to earn my daily bread.”, it’s used as an adjective. But in “I swim daily.”, it’s an adverb. Hence it’s an irregular adverb.
10. In which sentence is “bad” being used as an irregular adverb?
a) Eat the bananas by tomorrow, or they’ll go bad.
b) I had a bad bout of fever last week.
c) Jack is a bad influence on his brothers.
d) Bad times are always followed by good days.
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Explanation: In the phrase “go bad”, the word “bad” is describing the word “go”, which is a verb. Hence, in that context, “bad” is an adverb. The answer is: Eat the bananas by tomorrow, or they’ll go bad. In the rest of the options, “bad” is used as an adjective.
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