Complete the following sentences using appropriate adverbs. Each question is followed by three suggested answers. Choose the most appropriate one.
1She has done everything — she has ............... been a soldier.
Wrong!
The adverb "even" emphasizes the surprising example of being a soldier.
2Although I lived with her for ten years, I could ............... understand her.
Wrong!
The adverb "never" means that understanding her did not happen at any time.
3I have ............... finished painting the house.
Wrong!
The adverb "almost" means the painting is nearly but not completely finished.
4She is my teacher, but she is ............... my friend.
Wrong!
The adverb "also" adds another true role: she is both teacher and friend.
5............... he could do a thing like that.
Wrong!
The adverb "Only" limits the action to one person, him.
6............... look in the mirror before starting to drive.
Wrong!
The adverb "Always" gives a safety rule that should be followed every time.
7We are ............... going for two days.
Wrong!
The adverb "only" limits the trip to two days.
8Some of us want a new system; ..............., not everybody agrees.
Wrong!
The linking adverb "however" introduces a contrast with the first clause.
9I worked until five o’clock. ............... I went home.
Wrong!
The adverb "Then" shows that going home happened next.
10He always wears a coat, ............... in summer.
Wrong!
The adverb "even" emphasizes that wearing a coat in summer is surprising.
Answers
- She has done everything — she has even been a soldier.
- Although I lived with her for ten years, I could never understand her.
- I have almost finished painting the house.
- She is my teacher, but she is also my friend.
- Only he could do a thing like that.
- Always look in the mirror before starting to drive.
- We are only going for two days.
- Some of us want a new system; however, not everybody agrees.
- I worked until five o’clock. Then I went home.
- He always wears a coat, even in summer.
