Adjectives are words used to modify nouns. Examples are: kind, soft, clever, intelligent and beautiful. Adverbs are words used to modify verbs. Adverbs can also modify adjectives and other adverbs. Examples are: kindly, softly, cleverly, intelligently, only, very, too, tomorrow, early etc.
This grammar exercise tests your ability to use adjectives and adverbs correctly.
Answers
1. The evening was bitterly cold.
2. I couldn’t help but laugh / laughing at the joke.
3. I have never seen a more exciting cricket match.
4. This movie is very / so interesting.
5. I am too annoyed to hear this.
6. He was so tired that he could barely stand.
7. You must not waste your hard-earned money.
8. No one can write as neatly as he does.
9. I cannot by any means allow you to go.
10. The fish tasted awful.
11. The problem looked difficult.
12. I do not remember having read a more enjoyable book.
