Adjective vs Adverb Exercises PDFSet 4: Mixed Adjective vs Adverb Practice
20 questions·15 min·Answers included·Explanations included
Preview: Questions
Fill in the blank with the correct option.
1.The project is progressing ___. We should finish on time.
a) smoothlyb) smoothc) smoothnessd) smoother
2.She remained ___ despite the chaos around her.
a) calmnessb) calmc) calmlyd) calmer
3.He can ___ wait to start his new job.
a) hardb) hardnessc) hardlyd) harder
4.The singer sang ___ at the wedding ceremony.
a) beautyb) beautifulc) beautifyd) beautifully
5.The cake smells ___. I can't wait to try it.
a) amazingb) amazinglyc) amazementd) amaze
... and 15 more questions in the PDF
Preview: Answers
1.smoothly
2.calm
3.hardly
4.beautifully
5.amazing
... and 15 more answers in the PDF
Preview: Explanations
1."smoothly"(a)
'Smoothly' is an adverb that describes how the project is progressing (the verb). After an action verb like 'progressing', we use an adverb. 'Smooth' is an adjective (e.g., 'a smooth process').
2."calm"(b)
'Remain' is a linking verb meaning 'stayed in a state'. After a linking verb, we use an adjective. 'Calm' describes her state. 'Calmly' is an adverb used with action verbs (e.g., 'She spoke calmly').
3."hardly"(c)
'Hardly' means 'barely' or 'almost not'. 'Can hardly wait' = is so excited that waiting is almost impossible. Remember: 'hard' means 'with great effort' (He worked hard), while 'hardly' means 'barely' (He hardly worked).
4."beautifully"(d)
'Beautifully' is an adverb that describes how the singer sang (the verb). After an action verb, we use an adverb. 'Beautiful' is an adjective (e.g., 'a beautiful song') and cannot modify a verb.
5."amazing"(a)
'Smell' is a linking verb here, describing the quality of the cake's scent. After a linking verb, we use an adjective. 'Amazing' describes the cake. A common mistake is to say 'smells amazingly' — linking verbs take adjectives, not adverbs.
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