In some cases, the adverb may have two forms, one like the adjective and the other with –ly. There is usually a difference of meaning or use.
Complete the following sentences using appropriate adverbs.
1She always works ...............
Wrong!
Use "hard" to mean with a lot of effort.
2I have been following the developments ...............
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Use "closely" to mean carefully or with attention.
3He ............... does any work.
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Use "hardly" to mean almost not at all.
4He ............... refused to come.
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Use "flatly" to mean directly and firmly in this sentence.
5We have ............... different opinions on most subjects.
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Use "widely" before an adjective to mean greatly or by a large amount.
6Open your mouth ...............
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Use "wide" after a verb to describe the open position of the mouth.
7He always arrives ...............
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Use "late" to mean after the expected time.
8It was ............... amusing.
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Use "highly" before an adjective to mean very.
9The ball hit me ............... on the nose.
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Use "right" to mean exactly in informal position phrases.
10I thought you spoke to her rather ...............
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Use "sharply" to describe speaking in a critical or angry way.
Answers
- She always works hard
- I have been following the developments closely
- He hardly does any work.
- He flatly refused to come.
- We have widely different opinions on most subjects.
- Open your mouth wide
- He always arrives late
- It was highly amusing.
- The ball hit me right on the nose.
- I thought you spoke to her rather sharply
