Adverb Definition and Exercises

Adverbs are versatile words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, providing more information about how, when, where, or to what extent an action is performed.

Adverbs can appear in various positions within a sentence, depending on the emphasis or context.

They often come before or after the verb they modify, but they can also be found at the beginning or end of a sentence.

 

 

Comparative and Superlative Forms:

Adverbs can be compared using the same comparative and superlative forms as adjectives.

 

For most adverbs, you can add “-er” for the comparative form and “-est” for the superlative form

 

 

Fast       faster        fastest

Hard      harder       hardest

Late       later          latest

Soon      sooner       soonest

Early      earlier       earliest

 

 

Some adverbs form their comparatives and superlatives using “more” and “most” (e.g., more quickly, most slowly).

 

 

Clearly            more clearly          most clearly

Bravely           more bravely         most bravely

Correctly         more correctly       most correctly

Cautiously       more cautiously     most cautiously

 

 

Common Mistakes to Avoid:

Confusing adverbs with adjectives: Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, whereas adjectives modify nouns.

Misplacing adverbs: Placing adverbs incorrectly can change the meaning or clarity of a sentence.

Examples:

She sings beautifully. (Adverb of manner)

He arrived late yesterday. (Adverb of time)

They looked everywhere for the lost keys. (Adverb of place)

The movie was extremely boring. (Adverb of degree)

I always wake up early on weekdays. (Adverb of frequency)

 

Types of Adverbs

Adverbs of Manner	Adverbs of Time	Adverbs of Place	Adverbs of Frequency	Adverbs of Degree
Quickly	Now	Here	Always	Very
Carefully	Yesterday	There	Usually	Extremely
Happily	Today	Nearby	Often	Quite
Quietly	Tomorrow	Far	Sometimes	Rather
Loudly	Soon	Above	Rarely	Fairly
Gracefully	Later	Below	Seldom	Somewhat
Efficiently	Early	Everywhere	Never	Almost
Angrily	Late	Somewhere	Frequently	Entirely
Sadly	Always	Nowhere	Occasionally	Absolutely
Cautiously	Never	Abroad	Infrequently	Remarkably

 

Type	Description
Adverbs of Manner	Describe how an action is performed.
Adverbs of Time	Specify when an action occurs.
Adverbs of Place	Provide information about where an action takes place.
Adverbs of Frequency	Specify how often an action occurs.
Adverbs of Degree	Describe the intensity or degree of an action.
Conjunctive Adverbs	Connect clauses, sentences, or phrases together.
Interrogative Adverbs	Introduce questions about time, place, manner, reason, or degree.
Intensifiers	Amplify or strengthen the meaning of another word.

 

 Adverbs as Phrasal words

Adverb Phrase	Verb
Across the street	Walked, Ran
Around the corner	Turned, Looked
Up the hill	Climbed, Hiked
Down the stairs	Descended, Jumped
Off the coast	Sailed, Swam
Along the river	Rowed, Kayaked
Through the forest	Hiked, Explored
Over the bridge	Crossed, Drove
Near the entrance	Stood, Waited
Towards the sunset	Walked, Ran
Out of the room	Stepped, Walked
Back to the house	Returned, Ran
Away from the crowd	Moved, Ran
Under the bridge	Crawled, Walked
By the river	Sat, Walked
Along the path	Strolled, Jogged

 

Adverb Phrase	Example	Function
To a great extent	The team succeeded to a great extent.	Degree or extent of success.
In a hurry	She left the house in a hurry.	Manner of departure.
At all times	Safety is our top priority at all times.	Duration or frequency of priority.
With great care	He handled the fragile item with great care.	Manner of handling.
At the moment	I can’t talk to you at the moment.	Current time specification.
In the meantime	You can start your homework. In the meantime, I’ll prepare dinner.	Temporary action during a wait.
Under no circumstances	Under no circumstances should you attempt this without proper training.	Conditions under which something should not be done.
In a word	In a word, the performance was outstanding.	Summary or conclusion.
By all means	By all means, go ahead and try it out.	Permission or encouragement.
At any rate	At any rate, we need to finish this project by tomorrow.	Regardless of circumstances

 

Adverbs  Intensifiers	Conjunctive Adverbs	Interrogative Adverbs
Very	However	When
Extremely	Therefore	Where
Really	Meanwhile	How
Absolutely	Moreover	Why
Incredibly	Nevertheless	How much
Remarkably	Furthermore	How often
Quite	Consequently	How long
Rather	Similarly	How far
Fairly	Otherwise	How many
Terribly		How soon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Instructions:

Please, do the exercises without seeing the Answers.

If you are unable to find an answer, you can check the answers provided below after attempting all the blanks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercise: Adverbs

Instructions: Choose the appropriate adverb from the brackets provided to complete each sentence.

 

1. She danced __________ across the stage. (graceful, gracefully)
2. The car moved __________ down the highway. (swift, swiftly)
3. He spoke __________, without any hesitation. (confident, confidently)
4. The flowers smelled __________ in the fresh air. (sweet, sweetly)
5. She sang __________ during the performance. (beautiful, beautifully)
6. The athlete ran __________ to catch the ball. (quick, quickly)
7. The children played __________ in the park. (joyful, joyfully)
8. The rain fell __________ throughout the night. (steady, steadily)
9. The cat moved __________ around the corner. (stealthy, stealthily)
10. The old house creaked __________ in the wind. (creepy, creepily)

 

 

 

 

 

 

       Correct Answers:

1. She danced gracefully across the stage.
2. The car moved swiftly down the highway.
3. He spoke confidently, without any hesitation.
4. The flowers smelled sweetly in the fresh air.
5. She sang beautifully during the performance.
6. The athlete ran quickly to catch the ball.
7. The children played joyfully in the park.
8. The rain fell steadily throughout the night.
9. The cat moved stealthily around the corner.
10. The old house creaked creepily in the wind.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercise: Adjectives or Adverbs

Instructions: Use either adjectives or adverbs to complete each sentence.

 

1. The sun shone __________ through the clouds. (bright)
2. She smiled __________ when she heard the good news. (happy)
3. The old man walked __________ with his cane. (slow)
4. The students worked __________ on their assignments. (hard)
5. The wind blew __________, rattling the windows. (loud)
6. The dog barked __________ at the stranger. (fierce)
7. The boy ran __________ to catch the bus. (fast)
8. The baby slept __________ in her crib. (peaceful)
9. The fire crackled __________ in the fireplace. (warm)
10.  The musician played __________ on his guitar. (soft)
11. The cat’s fur felt __________ to the touch. (soft)
12. The cake tasted __________, with hints of vanilla.(delicious)
13. The mountain air smelled __________ in the morning. (fresh)
14. The flowers looked __________ in the sunlight. (beautiful)
15. The book was __________, filled with suspense. (exciting)

 

 

 

 

 

 

       Correct Answers:

1. The sun shone brightly through the clouds.
2. She smiled happily when she heard the good news.
3. The old man walked slowly with his cane.
4. The students worked hard on their assignments.
5. The wind blew loudly, rattling the windows.
6. The dog barked fiercely at the stranger.
7. The boy ran fast to catch the bus.
8. The baby slept peacefully in her crib.
9. The fire crackled warmly in the fireplace.
10. The musician played softly on his guitar.
11.  The cat’s fur felt soft to the touch.
12.  The cake tasted delicious, with hints of vanilla.
13. . The mountain air smelled fresh in the morning.
14.  The flowers looked beautiful in the sunlight.
15.  The book was exciting, filled with suspense.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercise: Adverbs and Adjectives

Instructions: Some of the following words end in “-ly.”

Identify if they are adjectives, adverbs or both:

 

1. Quickly: ___________
2. Weekly: ___________
3. Careful: ___________
4. Smoothly: ___________
5. Friendly: ___________
6. Loudly: ____________
7. Softly: ____________
8. Kindly: ___________
9. Sudden: ___________
10. Healthy: ___________
11. Beautifully: __________
12. Daily: ___________
13. Straight: __________
14. Long: __________
15. Fast: _________
16. Near: _________
17. Nearly: ___________
18. Hard: __________
19. Hardly: __________
20. Late: ___________
21. Lately: __________

 

 

 

 

 

 

      Correct Answers: 

1. Quickly: (adverb) It is an adverb.
2. Weekly: (adverb) It is an adverb.
3. Careful: (adjective) It is an adjective.
4. Smoothly: (adverb) It is an adverb.
5. Friendly: (adjective, adverb) It can be both an adjective and an adverb.
6. Loudly: (adverb) It is an adverb.
7. Softly: (adverb) It is an adverb.
8. Kindly: (adverb) It is an adverb.
9. Sudden: (adjective) It is an adjective.
10. Healthy: (adjective) It is an adjective
11. Beautifully: (adverb) It is an adverb.
12. Daily: (adjective, adverb) It can be both an adjective and an adverb.

13. Straight: (adjective, adverb) It can be both an adjective and an adverb.
14. Long: (adjective, adverb) It can be both an adjective and an adverb.
15. Fast: (adjective, adverb) It can be both an adjective and an adverb.
16. Near: (adjective, adverb) It can be both an adjective and an adverb.
17. Nearly: (adverb) It is an adverb.
18. Hard: (adjective, adverb) It can be both an adjective and an adverb.
19. Hardly: (adverb) It is an adverb.
20. Late: (adjective, adverb) It can be both an adjective and an adverb.
21. Lately: (adverb) It is an adverb.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercise: Comparative and Superlative Degrees of Adverbs

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the adverbs provided in brackets to complete the comparative and superlative degrees.

 

1. She sings __________ (beautifully).
2. He reads __________ (carefully).
3. The train arrived __________ (late).
4. She dances __________ (gracefully).
5. The car drives __________ (fast).
6. He speaks __________ (clearly).
7. The cat moved __________ (quietly).
8. The team played __________ (badly).

 

 

 

 

 

 

      Correct Answers:

1. She sings more beautifully.
2. He reads more carefully.
3. The train arrived later.
4. She dances more gracefully.
5. The car drives faster.
6. He speaks more clearly.
7. The cat moved more quietly.
8. The team played
9. She sings most beautifully.
10. He reads most carefully.
11. The train arrived latest.
12. She dances most gracefully.
13. The car drives fastest.
14. He speaks most clearly.
15.  The cat moved most quietly.
16. The team played worst.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercise: Adverbs of Frequency

Instructions: Choose the appropriate adverb of frequency from the options provided in brackets to fill in the gaps.

 

1. She _________goes to the gym (always, rarely, sometimes)
2. They __________ go out for dinner on weekends. (never, usually, occasionally)
3. He __________ visits his grandparents. (often, seldom, hardly ever)
4. We __________ have pizza for lunch. (frequently, hardly ever, occasionally)
5. I __________ forget to turn off the lights when I leave. (never, often, rarely)
6. She __________ arrives late for meetings. (rarely, usually, always)
7. They __________ travel during the holidays. (frequently, seldom, always)
8. He __________ gets up early on weekends. (sometimes, always, never)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Correct Answer:

1. She always goes to the gym.
2. They usually go out for dinner on weekends.
3. He seldom visits his grandparents.
4. We occasionally have pizza for lunch.
5. I never forget to turn off the lights when I leave.
6. She rarely arrives late for meetings.
7. They frequently travel during the holidays.
8. He sometimes gets up early on weekends.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercise: Adverbs from Adjectives

Instructions: Choose the appropriate adjective from the brackets provided to form adverbs and fill in the gaps.

 

1. She sang __________ in the choir. (beautiful)
2. He drove __________ to catch the train. (fast)
3. The dog barked __________ at the stranger. (fierce)
4. They worked __________ to complete the project. (hard)
5. She smiled __________ when she heard the news. (happy)
6. The children played __________ in the park. (joyful)
7. The wind blew __________, knocking over the trees. (strong)
8. The flower smelled __________ in the garden. (sweet)

 

 

 

 

 

 

      Correct Answers:

1. She sang beautifully in the choir.
2. He drove fast to catch the train.
3. The dog barked fiercely at the stranger.
4. They worked hard to complete the project.
5. She smiled happily when she heard the news.
6. The children played joyfully in the park.
7. The wind blew strongly, knocking over the trees.
8. The flower smelled sweetly in the garden.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercise: Adverbs of Place

Instructions: Choose the appropriate adverb of place from the options provided to fill in the blanks.

 

 

1. She looked __________ for her keys. (everywhere, nearby, far)
2. The children ran __________ in the playground. (around, here, outside)
3. He searched __________ for his lost wallet. (everywhere, there, nearby)
4. The cat hid __________ under the bed. (here, under, above)
5. They explored __________ in the forest. (underneath, around, inside)
6. The bird flew __________ in the sky. (here, above, below)
7. The treasure was buried __________ in the backyard. (above, there, deep)
8. The hikers climbed __________ to reach the summit. (inside, up, away)

 

 

 

 

 

 

      Correct Answers:

1. She looked everywhere for her keys.
2. The children ran around in the playground.
3. He searched everywhere for his lost wallet.
4. The cat hid under the bed.
5. They explored around in the forest.
6. The bird flew above in the sky.
7. The treasure was buried deep in the backyard.
8. The hikers climbed up to reach the summit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercise:  Adverbs of Time

Instructions: Choose the appropriate adverb of time from the options provided to fill in the blanks.

 

1. They arrived __________ for the meeting. (early, yesterday, soon, never)
2. The concert will begin __________. (tomorrow, yesterday, now, lately)
3. She has __________ finished her homework. (already, later, today, recently)
4. The train departed (soon, yesterday, early, since)
5. He called his friend __________. (later, yesterday, now, yet)
6. They will leave __________ for their vacation. (soon, now, tomorrow, lately)
7. The movie has not started __________. (today, soon, later, yet)
8. She is __________ working. (still, now, usually, since)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

        Correct Answers:

1. They arrived early for the meeting.
2. The concert will begin tomorrow.
3. She has already finished her homework.
4. The train departed early.
5. He called his friend yesterday.
6. They will leave soon for their vacation.
7. The movie has not started yet.
8. She is still working.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercise: Adverbs of Degree

Instructions: Choose the appropriate adverb of degree from the options provided to fill in the blanks:

 

1. She smiled __________ warmly when she saw her friend.

(very, so, much, too)

2. The cat crept __________ stealthily toward the mouse.

(hardly, so, nearly, too, almost)

3. He spoke __________ audibly during the meeting.

(enough, much, hardly, very)

4. The time was __________ to finish their exams.

 (little, much, enough, very)

5. She was __________ as tall as Ann, but skinnier.

(much, almost, too, scarcely)

6. They were __________ late for the train.

(almost, hardly, nearly, too)

7. They are walking __________ fast.

(so, too, as, rather)

8. He has read __________.

(little, a lot, much, too)

9. She doesn’t speak __________ about this matter.

(little, too, much, a great deal)

10. He was __________ able to contain his excitement.

(hardly, scarcely, almost, enough)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       Correct Answers:

1. She smiled very warmly when she saw her friend.
2. The cat crept so stealthily toward the mouse.
3. He spoke hardly audibly during the meeting.
4. The time was enough to finish their exams.
5. She was almost as tall as Ann, but skinnier.
6. They were nearly late for the train.
7. They are walking too
8. He has read a lot of.
9. She doesn’t speak much about this matter.
10. He was scarcely able to contain his excitement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercise: Adverbs -Intensifiers

Instructions: Choose the appropriate adverb from the options provided to fill in the blanks:

 

1. Are you going anywhere __________? (too, else, either, only, even, also, barely)
2. He could __________ finish half of his homework. (too, else, either, only, even, also, barely)
3. I have __________ just talked to her. (too, else, either, only, even, also, barely)
4. The concert tickets are __________ available online. (too, else, either, only, even, also, barely)
5. She __________ managed to complete the task on time. (too, else, either, only, even, also, barely)
6. He didn’t __________ bother to apologize. (too, else, either, only, even, also, barely)
7. They shall be here __________. (too, else, either, only, even, also, barely)
8. Where __________ did you go? (too, else, either, only, even, also, barely)
9. She has not seen him __________. (too, else, either, only, even, also, barely
10. We __________ agreed with them. (too, else, either, only, even, also, barely)

 

 

 

 

 

 

      Correct Answers:

1. Are you going anywhere else?
2. He could barely finish half of his homework.
3. I have only just talked to her.
4. The concert tickets are only available online.
5. She barely managed to complete the task on time.
6. He didn’t even bother to apologize.
7. They shall be here too.
8. Where else did you go?
9. She has not seen him either.
10. We also agreed with them.

 

 

 

 

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Exercise: Interrogative Adverbs

Instructions: Choose the appropriate interrogative adverb from the options provided to fill in the blanks:

                                                                              when?, where?, why?, how?

1. _________ will you arrive at the airport?
2. _________ did you put your keys?
3. _________ did you decide to quit your job?
4. _________ did you learn to play the piano?

 

 

 

 

 

 

       Correct Answers:

1. When will you arrive at the airport?
2. Where did you put your keys?
3. Why did you decide to quit your job?
4. How did you learn to play the piano?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercise: Conjunctive Adverbs

Instructions: Choose the appropriate conjunctive adverb from the options provided to fill in the blanks:

 

1.She studied hard for the exam, __________ she passed with flying colors.

(therefore, then, however, nevertheless, still, yet, besides, moreover, otherwise, else, or else)

2. He was feeling unwell; __________, he decided to stay home instead of going to the park.

(therefore, then, however, nevertheless, still, yet, besides, moreover, otherwise, else, or else)

3. I finished my work early, __________ I went for a walk in the park.

(therefore, then, however, nevertheless, still, yet, besides, moreover, otherwise, else, or else)

4. He wanted to buy a new car; __________, he couldn’t afford it at the moment.

(therefore, then, however, nevertheless, still, yet, besides, moreover, otherwise, else, or else)

5. The weather was rainy; __________, we decided to go for a hike.

(therefore, then, however, nevertheless, still, yet, besides, moreover, otherwise, else, or else)

6. It was late, __________ she insisted on finishing the project.

(therefore, then, however, nevertheless, still, yet, besides, moreover, otherwise, else, or else)

7. The store was closed, __________ he managed to find what he needed online.

(therefore, then, however, nevertheless, still, yet, besides, moreover, otherwise, else, or else)

8. He didn’t have much experience; __________, he lacked the necessary qualifications.

 (therefore, then, however, nevertheless, still, yet, besides, moreover, otherwise, else, or else)

9. She had practiced extensively; __________, she had a natural talent for singing.

 (therefore, then, however, nevertheless, still, yet, besides, moreover, otherwise, else, or else)

10. He needed to leave early; __________, he would miss his flight.

(therefore, then, however, nevertheless, still, yet, besides, moreover, otherwise, else, or else)

11. You must complete the task today, __________ you will face consequences.

(therefore, then, however, nevertheless, still, yet, besides, moreover, otherwise, else, or else)

12. Be on time, __________ you will miss the bus.

(therefore, then, however, nevertheless, still, yet, besides, moreover, otherwise, else, or else)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      Correct Answers: 

1. She studied hard for the exam, so she passed with flying colors.
2. He was feeling unwell; therefore, he decided to stay home instead of going to the party.
3. I finished my work early, then I went for a walk in the park.
4. He wanted to buy a new car; however, he couldn’t afford it at the moment.
5. The weather was rainy; nevertheless, we decided to go for a hike.
6. It was late, still she insisted on finishing the project.
7. The store was closed, yet he managed to find what he needed online.
8. He didn’t have much experience; besides, he lacked the necessary qualifications.
9. She had practiced extensively; moreover, she had a natural talent for singing.
10. He needed to leave early; otherwise, he would miss his flight.
11.  You must complete the task today, else, you will face consequences.
12. Be on time, or else you will miss the bus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercise: Adverb or Adjective

Instructions: Here are sentences using these words as both adverbs and adjectives. Fill in the blanks either an adverb or an adjective:

 

1. She ran fast to catch the bus. ____________   He has a fast car. __________

2. The train journey seemed to last long. __________   They went on a long journey. ___________

3. He can throw a ball far. __________   They travelled to the Far East. ___________

4. She ate very little for dinner. ___________     There’s little time left. ___________

5. He doesn’t talk too much. ___________    We don’t have much time. ___________

6. The road stretches straight ahead. __________    He walked on the straight road. ___________

7. He woke up early in the morning. __________     They caught the early train. ____________

8. She exercises daily. ___________    He has a daily routine. _____________

 

 

 

 

 

 Correct Answers:

 

 Run fast – an adverb       A fast car – an adjective

Seemed long – an adverb     A long journey – an adjective

Throw far – an adverb        The Far East – an adjective

Ate very little– an adverb     Little time– an adjective

Talk too much- an adverb       Much time– an adjective

Stretches straight- an adverb       The straight road– an adjective

Woke up early- an adverb        The early train– an adjective

Exercises daily- an adverb       A daily routine– an adjective

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercise: Adverb or Adjective

Instructions: Bolded words are used as adverbs or adjectives.

Fill in the blanks either an adverb or an adjective:

:

1. ____________She has a hard math problem to solve.
2. ____________He missed the late bus and had to walk home.
3. ____________They traveled to the Near East for their vacation.
4. ____________She works hard every day to achieve her goals.
5. ____________He hardly ever goes out on weekends.
6. ____________They arrived late to the party because of traffic.
7. ___________   She has been feeling tired lately due to lack of sleep.
8. ____________The supermarket is near our house.
9. ____________ She is nearly finished with her project.

 

 

 

 

 

Correct Answers:

 

a hard problem – an adjective

the late bus – an adjective

Near East – an adjective

works hard –an adverb

hardly goes – an adverb

arrived late – an adverb

tired lately – an adverb

is near – an adverb

nearly finished – an adverb

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercise: Adverbs as Phrasal Words

Instructions: Here are sentences using adverbs with verbs as phrasal words. Guess the meaning for each phrasal verb and fill in the blanks:

 (along, across, in, on, about, around, up, back, away, by, out, off,    through, under, over, down )

 

1. She talked _________ her trip to Europe all evening. (regarding, discussing)
2. The cat ran _________ the street to catch the mouse. (from one side to another)
3. They walked _________ the beach, enjoying the sunset. (alongside)
4. The children played _________ in the garden until dusk. (moving in various directions)
5. He drove _________ from the city to enjoy the countryside. (moving away from a place)
6.  She looked _________ at her childhood memories fondly. (to a previous time or situation)
7. The book was _________ the window on the table. (next to)
8. The bird flew _________ from the tree to catch a worm. (from a higher to lower position)
9. He jumped _________ the pool to cool off from the heat. (into)
10.  She put her coat _________ before stepping out into the cold. (onto the body)
11. The cat jumped _________ the table and onto the floor.(from a higher to lower position)
12. They went _________ for dinner to celebrate their anniversary. (to a different location)
13. The kite soared _________ the park on a windy day.(above)
14. They walked _________ the forest, admiring the trees. (moving from one side to another)
15. The rabbit hid _________ the bush to avoid being seen. (below)
16. He climbed _________ the ladder to fix the roof. (moving in an upward direction)

 

 

 

 

 

 

     

      Correct Answers:

1. She talked about her trip to Europe all evening.
2. The cat ran across the street to catch the mouse.
3. They walked along the beach, enjoying the sunset.
4. The children played around in the garden until dusk.
5. He drove away from the city to enjoy the countryside.
6. She looked back at her childhood memories fondly.
7. The book was by the window on the table.
8. The bird flew down from the tree to catch a worm.
9. He jumped in the pool to cool off from the heat.
10. She put her coat on before stepping out into the cold.
11. The cat jumped off the table and onto the floor.
12. They went out for dinner to celebrate their anniversary.
13. The kite soared over the park on a windy day.
14. They walked through the forest, admiring the trees.
15. The rabbit hid under the bush to avoid being seen.
16. He climbed up the ladder to fix the roof.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercise: Adverbs and Adjectives

Instructions: Fill in the blanks appropriate forms of Comparative and Superlative degrees for Adverbs and Adjectives:

 

1. Adverb “well”:

Comparative: She sings _________ than anyone else in the choir.

Superlative: She sings _________ in the choir.

2. Adjective “good”:

Comparative: Her cooking is _________ than mine.

Superlative: Her cooking is _________ in the family.

3. Adjective “bad”:

Comparative: This is a _________ situation than I anticipated.

Superlative: This is _________ situation we’ve ever been in.

4. Adverb “badly”:

Comparative: He performed _________ than expected in the competition.

Superlative: He performed _________ out of all the participants.

5. Adverb “much”:

Comparative: She studies _________ more than her classmates.

Superlative: She studies _________ more than anyone else in the class.

6. Adjective “many”:

Comparative: There are _________ books in the library than I thought.

Superlative: There are _________ books in the library compared to other libraries in the area.

7. Adjective “little”:

Comparative: He has _________ experience than his colleagues.

Superlative: He has _________ experience among all the candidates.

8. Adverb “far”:

Comparative: She can run _________ than anyone else on the team.

Superlative: She can run _________ among all her teammates.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Correct Answers:

 

1. Adverb “well”:

Comparative: She sings better than anyone else in the choir.

Superlative: She sings best in the choir.

2. Adjective “good”:

Comparative: Her cooking is better than mine.

Superlative: Her cooking is the best in the family.

3. Adjective “bad”:

Comparative: This is a worse situation than I anticipated.

Superlative: This is the worst situation we’ve ever been in.

4. Adverb “badly”:

Comparative: He performed worse than expected in the competition.

Superlative: He performed (the) worst out (of all the participants).

5. Adverb “much”:

Comparative: She studies much more than her classmates.

Superlative: She studies (the) most (of all in the class).

6. Adjective “many”:

Comparative: There are more books in the library than I thought.

Superlative: There are the most books in the library compared to other libraries in the area.

7. Adjective “little”:

Comparative: He has less experience than his colleagues.

Superlative: He has the least experience among all the candidates.

8. Adverb “far”:

Comparative: She can run farther than anyone else on the team.

Superlative: She can run (the) farthest (among all her teammates).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adverb Exercises

How to place Adverbs in a sentence

The Degrees of Comparison of Adverbs

The Categories of Adverbs

Adverbial Modifier in Declarative Sentence

Verb Exercises

Pronoun Exercises

Noun exercises