Adverb Quiz With Answers
This adverb quiz will test your ability to identify adverbs and improve your skills by hopefully teaching you a bit about using adverbs in English sentences. Adverbs are words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. This quiz has ten questions… Try to get each correct and earn the highest score possible. Time to see how well you really understand this tricky part of speech! Good luck!
Adverb Questions and Answers
- 1.
Point out the adverb/adverbs in the statement: "I have been a fan of mystery stories since I was young."
- A.
Fan
- B.
Quite
- C.
A
- D.
Since
- E.
Young
Correct Answer
D. SinceExplanation
The adverb "since" is used to mark the starting point of a time period that continues to the present. In this sentence, it connects the past action of becoming a fan to the current state of still being a fan. It sets a temporal frame that extends from the past ("I was young") to the ongoing present.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Point out the adverb/adverbs in the statement: "Some stories are incredibly exciting from start to finish."
- A.
Some
- B.
Are
- C.
Incredibly
- D.
Exciting
- E.
From
Correct Answer
C. IncrediblyExplanation
"Incredibly" is an intensifier, a type of adverb that modifies adjectives to enhance their degree or intensity. Here, it amplifies the adjective "exciting," suggesting that the stories are not just exciting; they are extremely so. This adverb helps to convey an exceptional level of excitement that persists throughout the stories.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Point out the adverb/adverbs in the statement: "Others build suspense very slowly."
- A.
Others, very
- B.
Others, slowly
- C.
Others, very, slowly
- D.
Very
- E.
Very, slowly
Correct Answer
E. Very, slowlyExplanation
Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. In this sentence, "very" is an adverb modifying the adverb "slowly," intensifying the manner in which the suspense is built. "Slowly" itself is an adverb modifying the verb "build," describing how the action is performed. "Others" is a pronoun, not an adverb.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Point out the adverb/adverbs in the statement: "If I like a story, I almost never put it down until I finish it."
- A.
A, almost, never
- B.
Almost, never, until
- C.
A, never, down
- D.
A, almost, down
- E.
Almost, never, down
Correct Answer
B. Almost, never, untilExplanation
In this sentence, "almost" modifies "never," combining to form a phrase that means "rarely" or "hardly ever." This indicates that the speaker seldom stops reading a story they enjoy before finishing it. The adverb "until" introduces a condition of continuity, marking the point in time at which the action of reading is concluded, thus framing the speaker's habit of reading through to the end.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Point out the adverb/adverbs in the statement: "In many cases, I can scarcely prevent myself from peeking at the last chapter to see the ending."
- A.
Many
- B.
From
- C.
At
- D.
Prevent
- E.
Scarcely
Correct Answer
E. ScarcelyExplanation
"Scarcely" modifies the verb "prevent," conveying a sense of difficulty in avoiding a particular action—in this case, the action of peeking at the end of a book. It suggests that the speaker almost lacks the ability to stop themselves, highlighting the struggle against their own curiosity.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Point out the adverb/adverbs in the statement: "She had never been more determined to succeed, and then, with unwavering focus, she tackled the challenge head-on."
- A.
A, then, more
- B.
Never, then, more
- C.
A, never, then
- D.
A, never, more
- E.
Never, more
Correct Answer
B. Never, then, moreExplanation
The adverbs in the sentence are:
never (modifies the verb "had been," indicating the extent of time)
then (modifies the clause that follows, indicating the sequence of events)
more (modifies the adjective "determined," indicating the degree of determination)Rate this question:
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- 7.
Point out the adverb/adverbs in the statement: "My favorite detectives are ones who cleverly match wits with equally clever villains."
- A.
Favorite, cleverly
- B.
Favorite, clever
- C.
Cleverly, equally
- D.
Clever, cleverly
- E.
Equally, clever
Correct Answer
C. Cleverly, equallyExplanation
"Cleverly" describes the manner in which the detectives match wits, implying skill and intelligence in their approach. "Equally" modifies the adjective "clever," suggesting that the villains possess a level of cleverness that matches the detectives', ensuring a balanced and intriguing conflict.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Point out the adverb/adverbs in the statement: "I especially like detectives who carefully hunt for clues."
- A.
Like
- B.
Hunt
- C.
Like, especially
- D.
Especially, carefully
- E.
Hunt, carefully
Correct Answer
D. Especially, carefullyExplanation
"Especially" signals a particular preference, emphasizing that the speaker has a strong liking for detectives who approach their work with caution and thoroughness, which is further described by "carefully." This adverb indicates meticulousness and precision in the detectives' method of searching for clues.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Point out the adverb/adverbs in the statement: "The clues that they uncover are almost found in unexpected, spooky places."
- A.
Almost, always
- B.
Are, almost, always
- C.
Are
- D.
Almost
- E.
Are, always
Correct Answer
D. AlmostExplanation
In the sentence "The clues that they uncover are almost found in unexpected, spooky places," the word "almost" is the adverb. It modifies the verb "found" to describe the extent to which the clues are found. The other words listed in the options do not function as adverbs in this context.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Point out the adverb/adverbs in the statement: "It's amazing how detectives can use these clues to solve the most complicated cases."
- A.
Amazing
- B.
Cases
- C.
Solve
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. None of the aboveExplanation
There is no adverb in this sentence that fits the criteria for modifying a verb, adjective, or another adverb. "Amazing" functions as an adjective describing the manner in which detectives solve cases. Therefore, the answer is none of the above.Rate this question:
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