Adverbs | High-Level Adverbs Exercises | Applied English Grammar

High-Level Adverbs Exercises

Group 6. Fill in the blanks with a suitable and correct adverb.

1. She has ______ completed her research paper. (almost/completely)

2. The teacher spoke ______ so that everyone could understand. (clearly/clearness)

3. He will be here ______ than expected. (sooner/soonest)

4. The manager explained the rules ______. (thoroughly/thorough)

5. I have ______ heard of such a strange incident. (never/rarely)

6. The boy works ______ to achieve his goals. (hard/hardly)

7. They left the hall ______, without saying a word. (silently/silent)

8. The results were ______ announced yesterday. (officially/official)

9. The patient is feeling ______ better now. (much/many)

10. She looked at him ______ before answering. (thoughtfully/thoughtful)

Group 7. Fill in the blanks with a suitable and correct adverb.

1. The soldiers fought ______ for their country. (bravely/brave)

2. He has been waiting for you ______. (patiently/patience)

3. The news spread ______ throughout the village. (rapidly/rapid)

4. We are ______ responsible for protecting nature. (equally/equal)

5. She answered the question ______ than her classmates. (more confidently/confident)

6. The old man walks very ______ because of his age. (slowly/slow)

7. He behaved ______ in front of the guests. (politely/polite)

8. She speaks French ______ than English. (more fluently/fluent)

9. The athlete performed ______ well in the competition. (exceptionally/exceptional)

10. The team played ______ and won the match. (skillfully/skill)