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Common mistakes with adverbs Exercise

January 26, 2015 A2pdf

This grammar exercise tests your ability to use adverbs correctly.

Progress 0 of 7 answered
1He came here ...............
Wrong!
Use "two months ago" to count back from now.
2He ............... our house.
Wrong!
Use "often visits" because an adverb of frequency usually comes before the main verb.
3Though John worked very ..............., he failed.
Wrong!
Use "hard" to mean with a lot of effort.
4He ............... me.
Wrong!
Use "seldom visits" because an adverb of frequency usually comes before the main verb.
5I have ............... wanted to meet him.
Wrong!
Use "always" in this affirmative present perfect sentence.
6I have never seen such a man; he is ............... noble.
Wrong!
Use "very" to intensify a positive adjective without suggesting excess.
7Alice is ............... tall as Peter.
Wrong!
Use "as" in the equality pattern "as tall as".

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  1. He came here two months ago
  2. He often visits our house.
  3. Though John worked very hard, he failed.
  4. He seldom visits me.
  5. I have always wanted to meet him.
  6. I have never seen such a man; he is very noble.
  7. Alice is as tall as Peter.

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