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Adjective vs. Adverb Exercise

March 20, 2024 A2pdf

Fill in the blanks with an adjective or adverb.

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1A good carpenter can fix the chair ...............
Wrong!
The adverb "easily" modifies the verb "fix."
2She has always led an ............... life.
Wrong!
The adjective "easy" modifies the noun "life."
3People are often too occupied with ............... matters.
Wrong!
The adjective "earthly" means connected with life on earth or worldly matters.
4With that extra glue, the stamp ought to stick ...............
Wrong!
The adverb "fast" is correct because "fastly" is not standard English.
5The children were ............... to go on the picnic.
Wrong!
The adjective "eager" describes the children after the linking verb "were."
6She ignored his ............... request for forgiveness.
Wrong!
The adjective "earnest" modifies the noun "request."
7............... shoppers wait for special deals.
Wrong!
The adjective "Economical" means careful about not wasting money.
8Good infrastructure is required for the ............... growth of a country.
Wrong!
The adjective "economic" refers to the economy of a country.
9She gets ............... whenever you mention her weight problem.
Wrong!
The adjective "furious" describes her state after the linking verb "gets."
10That is an ............... way to speak of a relative.
Wrong!
The adjective "odd" modifies the noun "way."
11Are you ............... aware of what may happen?
Wrong!
The adverb "fully" modifies the adjective "aware."
12Is that oil lamp functional or ............... decorative?
Wrong!
The adverb "merely" modifies the adjective "decorative."

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  1. A good carpenter can fix the chair easily
  2. She has always led an easy life.
  3. People are often too occupied with earthly matters.
  4. With that extra glue, the stamp ought to stick fast
  5. The children were eager to go on the picnic.
  6. She ignored his earnest request for forgiveness.
  7. Economical shoppers wait for special deals.
  8. Good infrastructure is required for the economic growth of a country.
  9. She gets furious whenever you mention her weight problem.
  10. That is an odd way to speak of a relative.
  11. Are you fully aware of what may happen?
  12. Is that oil lamp functional or merely decorative?

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