This set of English Grammar Exercises (MCQs) focuses on “Position of Adverbs”.
1. Insert the adverb given in brackets in the correct position.
Selvan knows the answer for that problem. (already)
a) Already Selvan knows the answer for that problem
b) Selvan knows the answer for that problem already
c) Selvan already knows the answer for that problem
d) Selvan knows the answer already for that problem
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Explanation: Adverbs like ‘already, hardly, nearly’ should be placed between the subject and the verb. Thus, the sentence ‘Selvan already knows the answer for that problem’ is the correct one.
2. Identify the sentence in which the position of adverb is correct.
a) He said that it was heavily raining
b) He quickly ran in the race
c) She speaks elegantly English
d) He is known for doing works diligently
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Explanation: All the above sentences uses Adverbs of manner that usually answers the question ‘How?’. Thus, such adverbs need to be placed after the verb.
3. In sentences using Adverbs of place, the adverbs are placed before the verb.
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: Consider the sentence ‘He looked everywhere for the key’. In this sentence ‘everywhere’ is an Adverb of place. It has to be used after the verb.
4. Identify the correct sentence.
a) He performed in the Olympics well yesterday
b) He performed well in the Olympics yesterday
c) He performed yesterday in the Olympics well
d) He performed yesterday well in the Olympics
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Explanation: The sentence has multiple adverbs. The correct form would be ‘He performed well in the Olympics yesterday’. The normal order is adverb of manner, adverb of place and adverb of time.
5. From the options, select the one that inserts the adverb given in brackets in the correct position.
I promised to meet her in the cafeteria. (this afternoon)
a) I promised to meet her in the cafeteria this afternoon
b) I promised to meet her this afternoon in the cafeteria
c) This afternoon I promised to meet her in the cafeteria
d) I promised this afternoon to meet her in the cafeteria
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Explanation: ‘This afternoon’ is an adverb of time. Therefore, it has to be used in the end following the adverb of place ‘in the cafeteria’.
6. Choose the option in which the adverb is positioned in the wrong manner.
a) Zack’s girlfriend never cooks
b) He goes for a jog always in the morning
c) He has never seen a horror movie
d) We usually have our lunch at 2 pm in the office
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Explanation: Adverbs of frequency like ‘never, always, usually’ are used in the sentences. These adverbs should be placed between the subject and verb. Thus, the sentence should be ‘He always goes for a jog in the morning’.
7. The position of the adverb is wrong in which of the following sentences.
a) I never am late for a meeting
b) He is always at office even on weekends
c) He is always punctual
d) He was a brilliant physicist
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Explanation: For sentences using the verbs ‘am, is, are, was’ the adverbs should always be placed after the verb. Therefore ‘I am never late for a meeting’ is the proper form.
8. Insert the given adverb in the right position.
You have to wear your helmets during bike rides. (always)
a) Always you have to wear your helmets during bike rides
b) You always have to wear your helmets during bike rides
c) You have to wear your helmets always during bike rides
d) You have to wear your helmets during bike rides always
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Explanation: Adverbs of frequency like the one given in brackets should be used between the subject and verb. Thus ‘You always have to wear your helmets during bike rides’ is the right answer.
9. Select the sentence having an error in its position of adverb.
a) He asked me to come her
b) I everywhere looked for the bag
c) I met her yesterday at a Coffee shop
d) They were engaged last week
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Explanation: In the sentence ‘I everywhere looked for the bag’, the adverb ‘everywhere’ should be placed after the verb. The rephrased sentence would be ‘I looked everywhere for the bag’.
10. The structure of the below sentence is correct.
He spoke elegantly last night in the debate.
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: Adverbs should be placed in the order of manner, place and time. Therefore, the correct structure is ‘He spoke elegantly in the debate last night’.
More English Grammar Exercises on Position of Adverbs:
- Position of Adverbs Exercises (Set 2)
- Position of Adverbs Exercises (Set 3)
- Position of Adverbs Exercises (Set 4)
- Position of Adverbs Exercises (Set 5)
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