Identify the adverb in the following sentences.
1Surely you are not going out in that torn coat?
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The word "surely" is an adverb because it shows the speaker's attitude to the whole sentence.
2You can always come and stay with us if you want to.
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The word "always" is an adverb because it tells us how often something can happen.
3Have you ever played rugby?
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The word "ever" is an adverb because it refers to time or frequency in the question.
4Your bicycle just needs some oil.
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The word "just" is an adverb because it focuses the meaning on only what the bicycle needs.
5The flight has obviously been delayed.
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The word "obviously" is an adverb because it comments on how clear the situation is.
6She is my mother, but she is also my best friend.
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The word "also" is an adverb because it adds another fact about the subject.
7She has a new hairstyle every week.
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The phrase "every week" is an adverbial expression because it tells us how often she has a new hairstyle.
8The invitees have already turned up.
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The word "already" is an adverb because it tells us that something happened before now or earlier than expected.
9You have definitely been working too hard.
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The word "too" is an adverb because it modifies the adverb "hard" and means more than is good.
10She speaks English remarkably well.
Select 2 answers.
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The words "remarkably" and "well" are adverbs because they describe the manner or degree of speaking.
11We did not achieve much improvement in sales last year.
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The phrase "last year" is an adverbial expression because it tells us when the improvement was not achieved.
12This time tomorrow I will be happily working in my garage.
Select 2 answers.
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The words "tomorrow" and "happily" are adverbs because they tell us when and how the action will happen.
Answers
- Surely you are not going out in that torn coat? — surely
- You can always come and stay with us if you want to. — always
- Have you ever played rugby? — ever
- Your bicycle just needs some oil. — just
- The flight has obviously been delayed. — obviously
- She is my mother, but she is also my best friend. — also
- She has a new hairstyle every week. — every week
- The invitees have already turned up. — already
- You have definitely been working too hard. — too
- She speaks English remarkably well. — remarkably / well
- We did not achieve much improvement in sales last year. — last year
- This time tomorrow I will be happily working in my garage. — tomorrow / happily