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Adverbs with two forms

May 22, 2012 - pdf

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.

1. She always works ………………… ..

Correct! Wrong!

2. I have been following the happenings ……………………

Correct! Wrong!

3. He ………………… does any work.

Correct! Wrong!

4. He …………………… refused to come.

Correct! Wrong!

5. We have …………………… different opinions on most subjects.

Correct! Wrong!

6. Open your mouth ……………………

Correct! Wrong!

7. He always arrives ……………………

Correct! Wrong!

8. It was ………………… amusing.

Correct! Wrong!

9. The ball hit me ……………………… on the nose.

Correct! Wrong!

10. I thought you spoke to her rather …………………

Correct! Wrong!

Answers

1. She always works hard.

2. I have been following the happenings closely.

3. He hardly does any work.

4. He flatly refused to come.

5. We have widely different opinions on most subjects.

6. Open your mouth wide.

7. He always arrives late.

8. It was highly amusing.

9. The ball hit me right on the nose.

10. I thought you spoke to her rather sharply.

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