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Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, other adverbs or whole clauses to express manner, time, place, frequency, degree and viewpoint. The topic covers position rules for different adverb types, especially mid-position frequency adverbs, and how placement can change emphasis or create an unclear meaning.

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1. Choose the correct position of the adverb: She ____ goes to the library on Sundays.

Moderate
  • A. usually
  • B. usual
  • C. usualy
  • D. usualness

Explanation: Adverbs of frequency normally stand between the subject and the main verb, so usually goes is the natural order.

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Correct answer: usually

2. I'm ______ pleased with it.

Easy
  • A. Much
  • B. Very
  • C. Too
  • D. None

Explanation: “Very” naturally modifies the adjective “pleased” in standard English: “I’m very pleased with it.” “Much pleased” is uncommon and…

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Correct answer: Very

3. Which parts of speech describes where, when and how an action happens?

Easy
  • A. Adjective
  • B. Conjunction
  • C. Verb
  • D. Adverb
  • E. Preposition

Explanation: Adverbs modify verbs and can indicate where, when, or how an action occurs, as in “here,” “yesterday,” and “quickly.” Adjectives instead…

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Correct answer: Adverb

4. Salman Khan ________ a part of the upcoming Race 4?

Moderate
  • A. will also be
  • B. also will be
  • C. will be also
  • D. will also

Explanation: The adverb also normally comes after the modal will and before the main verb be: “will also be.” The alternatives place also awkwardly or…

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Correct answer: will also be

5. My friend is _______ older than his wife.

Moderate
  • A. much
  • B. many
  • C. very
  • D. Both A & C

Explanation: Much is used before a comparative adjective to show degree: “much older.” Very does not normally modify the comparative older, and many…

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Correct answer: much

6. You have always been a great help. Which of the following words is an adverb?

Easy
  • A. have
  • B. been
  • C. always
  • D. great
  • E. help

Explanation: Always is an adverb of frequency because it tells how regularly the help has been given.

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Correct answer: always

7. It is _________ impossible to tell the twins apart.

Very hard
  • A. realistically
  • B. extremely
  • C. virtually
  • D. closely

Explanation: Virtually impossible means almost or practically impossible, which fits the meaning of the sentence.

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Correct answer: virtually

8. I dont agree with you; I think_______________________________?

Very hard
  • A. it is fairly good film
  • B. it is rather a good film
  • C. it is rather fairly good film
  • D. it is fairly rather good film

Explanation: “Rather” can precede the article and adjective in the pattern “rather a good film.” “Fairly” normally comes before the adjective but after…

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Correct answer: it is rather a good film

9. The colour of the walls in my room has faded _______.

Moderate
  • A. in
  • B. with
  • C. away
  • D. on

Explanation: “Fade away” means gradually lose colour, brightness or strength. The particles in, with and on do not form the required phrasal verb here.

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Correct answer: away

10. The chances of his heart failure are very high as he has used high prohibited dangerous drugs unconsciously.

  • A. Very high
  • B. High prohibitet
  • C. Drugs
  • D. Unconsciously

Explanation: The adjective "high" needs modification by an adverb to indicate the degree. Therefore, the use of "highly" is necessary.

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Correct answer: Very high

11. The dessert comes freely with the food and is so good that you are in danger of eating too much.

  • A. Freely
  • B. With
  • C. Soo good
  • D. Too

Explanation: The adverb "freely" is unnecessary in this context. The corrected sentence is: The dessert comes with the food and is so good that you are…

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Correct answer: Freely

12. Tuition increases, say officials, are driven by the universities costs, consequently, tuition income typically covers less than 50% of college budgets

  • A. By the universities
  • B. Consequently
  • C. Typically
  • D. Less

Explanation: The word "consequently" is used incorrectly here. "Consequently" implies a cause-and-effect relationship, but in this context, it seems to…

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Correct answer: Consequently

13. I have to run down the street quickly each morning after breakfast in order to catch my bus to school.

  • A. Have to
  • B. Down the street quickly
  • C. After
  • D. In order to

Explanation: The phrase "down the street quickly" is redundant. To enhance clarity and conciseness, the adverb "quickly" should be placed immediately…

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Correct answer: Down the street quickly

14. I have to run down the street quickly each morning after breakfast in order to catch my bus to school.

  • A. As soon as
  • B. Swollen part
  • C. Much so force
  • D. Instantly expired

Explanation: The phrase "much so force" is grammatically incorrect. The proper order is "so much force." This change ensures the correct placement of…

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Correct answer: Much so force

15. If you compare carefully house prices in the two areas, it is quitely amazing how different they are.

  • A. Compare carefully
  • B. quitely
  • C. How
  • D. They are

Explanation: The correct spelling is "quietly." This adjustment ensures proper spelling and maintains the adverb's role in modifying the adjective…

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Correct answer: quitely

16. His eyes gained sparkle,his mind, which was adequate if not brilliantly equipped, began to move more adventurously

  • A. Sparkle
  • B. Adequate
  • C. Brilliantly
  • D. More adventurously

Explanation: The word "adequate" suggests sufficiency but not excellence. It seems contradictory when used alongside "brilliantly equipped." To…

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Correct answer: Adequate

17. His degree, for instance, was not particularly good, and his discipline, though enough good and improving, was not absolutely reliable under all conditions.

  • A. Particularly
  • B. Enough good
  • C. Absolutely
  • D. Under all conditions.

Explanation: The phrase "enough good" is grammatically incorrect. The correct form is "good enough." This adjustment ensures proper word order and…

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Correct answer: Enough good

18. With all this terrorism stuff late, it seems that signs of regression are starting to appear

  • A. All this
  • B. Late
  • C. signs
  • D. Starting

Explanation: The word "late" is unnecessary in this context. The corrected sentence is: With all this terrorism stuff, it seems that signs of…

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Correct answer: Late

19. I think there are still people who do not realise that it does affect your life to a prettily serious degree.

  • A. Still
  • B. Do
  • C. Affect
  • D. Prettily

Explanation: The adverb "prettily" is used incorrectly. The correct adverb here is "pretty." This change ensures proper modification of the adjective…

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Correct answer: Prettily

20. One day, climbing on Great Gable, he noticed a girl waving excited from a dangerous looking ledge.

  • A. One day
  • B. Climbing on
  • C. Excited
  • D. Dangerous looking

Explanation: The adjective "excited" should be replaced with the adverb "excitedly" to correctly modify the verb "waving." The corrected sentence is…

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Correct answer: Excited
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