Tag: adverb

Questions Related to adverb

Choose the option that fills the blank with the most suitable word:

They did not do ______ work that day because they were very tired.

comparison of adverbs adverb english

  1. much

  2. more

  3. most

  4. none

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The given sentence is an example of adverb of positive degree. An adverb that does not make a comparison is said to be in the positive degree of an adverb. 'Much' is an adverb of positive degree. 'More' is an adverb of comparative degree. 'Most' is an adverb of superlative degree. 

Thus, option A is the correct answer. 

Choose the option that fills the blank with the most suitable word:


They were _____ from the mountains than they expected to be.

comparison of adverbs adverb english

  1. farthest

  2. farther

  3. as far as

  4. far

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The given sentence is an example of the adverb of comparative degree. An adverb that compares two things becomes a comparative degree of an adverb. 'Far' is an adverb of positive degree. 'Farther' is an adverb of comparative degree. 'Farthest' is an adverb of superlative degree. 'As' is used as an adverb for referring to what someone or something does or how they appear. 

Thus, option B is the correct answer. 

Choose the option that fills the blank with the most suitable word:


Luke was asked to get the milk since he was _____ the fridge.

comparison of adverbs adverb english

  1. near

  2. nearest

  3. nearer

  4. as near as

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The given sentence is an example of the adverb of superlative degree. Superlative form of an adverb is used to show something has performed an action to the greatest or least degree. 'Near' is an adverb of positive degree. 'Nearer' is an adverb of comparative degree. 'Nearest' is an adverb of superlative degree. 'As' is used as an adverb for referring to what someone or something does or how they appear. 

Thus, option B is the correct answer. The sentence would become - Luke was asked to get the milk since he was nearest the fridge. 

Choose the option that fills the blank with the most suitable word:


They arrived _______ than they had expected. 

comparison of adverbs adverb english

  1. last

  2. latest

  3. later

  4. late

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The given sentence is an example of the adverb of comparative degree. An adverb that compares two things becomes a comparative degree of an adverb. 'Late' is an adverb of positive degree. 'Later' is an adverb of comparative degree. 'Latest' is an adverb of superlative degree. 'Last' is an adverb of time.

Thus, option C is the correct answer. 

Choose the option that fills the blank with the most suitable word:


This dish is _______ served cold. 

comparison of adverbs adverb english

  1. good

  2. as good as

  3. better

  4. best

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The given sentence is an example of the adverb of superlative degree. Superlative form of an adverb is used to show something has performed an action to the greatest or least degree. 'Good' is an adverb of positive degree. 'Better' is an adverb of comparative degree. 'Best' is an adverb of superlative degree. 'As' is used as an adverb for referring to what someone or something does or how they appear. 

Thus, option D is the correct answer. The sentence would become - This dish is best served cold.

Choose the option that fills the blank with the most suitable word:


Compared to her three sisters, Linda sang the _______.

comparison of adverbs adverb english

  1. worse

  2. bad

  3. worst

  4. as bad as

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The given sentence is an example of the adverb of superlative degree. Superlative form of an adverb is used to show something has performed an action to the greatest or least degree. 'Bad' is an adverb of positive degree. 'Worse' is an adverb of comparative degree. 'Worst' is an adverb of superlative degree. 'As' is used as an adverb for referring to what someone or something does or how they appear. 

Thus, option C is the correct answer. The sentence would become - Compared to her three sisters, Linda sang the worst.

Choose the option that fills the blank with the most suitable word:


Among her friends, it mattered ______ to her that they lost the match. 

comparison of adverbs adverb english

  1. much

  2. as much as

  3. most

  4. more

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The given sentence is an example of the adverb of superlative degree. Superlative form of an adverb is used to show something has performed an action to the greatest or least degree. 'Much' is an adverb of positive degree. 'More' is an adverb of comparative degree. 'Most' is an adverb of superlative degree. 'As' is used as an adverb for referring to what someone or something does or how they appear. 

Thus, option C is the correct answer. The sentence would become - Among her friends, it mattered most to her that they lost the match.

Choose the option that fills the blank with the most suitable word:


Lina arrived at school the _____ of all.

comparison of adverbs adverb english

  1. earliest

  2. earlier

  3. early

  4. as early as

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The given sentence is an example of the adverb of superlative degree. Superlative form of an adverb is used to show something has performed an action to the greatest or least degree. 'Early' is an adverb of positive degree. 'Earlier' is an adverb of comparative degree. 'Earliest' is an adverb of superlative degree. 'As' is used as an adverb for referring to what someone or something does or how they appear. 

Thus, option A is the correct answer. 

Choose the option that fills the blank with the most suitable word:


Hilda was _____ from home so her friends dropped her off first.

comparison of adverbs adverb english

  1. far

  2. farther

  3. farthest

  4. as far as

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The given sentence is an example of the adverb of superlative degree. Superlative form of an adverb is used to show something has performed an action to the greatest or least degree. 'Far' is an adverb of positive degree. 'Farther' is an adverb of comparative degree. 'Farthest' is an adverb of superlative degree. 'As' is used as an adverb for referring to what someone or something does or how they appear. 

Thus, option C is the correct answer amongst all the options. 

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
Bill swims ______ than Robert.

comparison of adverbs adverb english

  1. faster

  2. very badly

  3. good

  4. worst

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The correct answer is option A.

Since a comparison is being made between two nouns, a comparative adverb will be used here. 
A) Faster is a comparative adverb.
B) Very badly does not signify a comparision.
C) Good is not a comparative adverb.
D)Worst is a superlative adverb.