Adverbs Basics Exercises PDFSet 2: Adverbs of Manner
20 questions·12 min·Answers included·Explanations included
Preview: Questions
Fill in the blank with the correct option.
1.She spoke ___ so as not to wake the baby.
a) softnessb) loudlyc) softlyd) soft
2.The children ran ___ to the ice cream truck.
a) eagerb) eagernessc) excitementd) eagerly
3.He ___ explained the rules of the game.
a) clarityb) clearlyc) clearerd) clear
4.The nurse treated the patient ___.
a) gentlyb) roughlyc) gentlenessd) gentle
5.Please handle the package ___. It contains glass.
a) carefulb) carelessc) carefulnessd) carefully
... and 15 more questions in the PDF
Preview: Answers
1.softly
2.eagerly
3.clearly
4.gently
5.carefully
... and 15 more answers in the PDF
Preview: Explanations
1."softly"(c)
'Softly' is the adverb of manner describing how she spoke. The phrase 'so as not to wake the baby' tells us she kept her voice low — 'loudly' is wrong because speaking loudly would wake the baby. 'Soft' is an adjective, 'softness' is a noun.
2."eagerly"(d)
'Eagerly' is the adverb of manner telling us how the children ran — with eagerness. 'Eager' is an adjective, 'excitement' and 'eagerness' are nouns.
3."clearly"(b)
'Clearly' is an adverb of manner describing how he explained. Adverbs of manner can come before the main verb or at the end. 'Clear' is an adjective, 'clearer' is comparative, and 'clarity' is a noun.
4."gently"(a)
'Gently' is the adverb of manner describing how the nurse treated the patient. A nurse providing care would handle a patient with tenderness — 'roughly' is wrong because rough treatment contradicts proper medical care. Remember: gentle → gently (drop -le, add -ly). 'Gentleness' is a noun, 'gentle' is an adjective.
5."carefully"(d)
'Carefully' is the adverb telling us how to handle the package. 'Careful' is an adjective, 'careless' means 'without care' (an adjective), and 'carefulness' is a noun.
... and 15 more explanations in the PDF
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