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Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch12

Identify the sentence in which an adverb modifies another adverb.

  1. The ambassador gave an exceptionally measured response.

  2. The storm struck quite unexpectedly in the middle of the night.

  3. She wore an outrageously expensive gown to the gala.

  4. He jogged briskly around the park before breakfast.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In option B, the adverb 'quite' modifies the adverb 'unexpectedly'. In A and C the adverbs modify adjectives ('measured' and 'expensive'). In D, 'briskly' modifies the verb 'jogged'.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch12

Choose the sentence that uses 'mostly' or 'most of' correctly.

  1. Mostly of the delegates voted in favour of the resolution.

  2. The crowd at the venue was mostly made up of enthusiastic young fans.

  3. Most of buildings on that street are listed heritage sites.

  4. The students are most friendly when visitors arrive.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In option B, 'mostly' is an adverb modifying the past-participial phrase, meaning 'mainly'. Option A should be 'Most of the delegates'. Option C requires 'Most of the buildings'. Option D misuses 'most' where 'very' or 'extremely' is intended.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch12

Which sentence correctly places an adverb of definite time?

  1. We tomorrow are going to visit the science museum.

  2. I yesterday returned the library books.

  3. He will present his findings at the conference next month.

  4. She now is finishing the last chapter of her novel.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Next month' is an adverb of definite time correctly placed at the end of the clause. Options A and B awkwardly position the time adverb mid-sentence between subject and verb. Option D should read 'She is now finishing...' with the adverb after the auxiliary.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch12

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The newborn kitten was sleeping so ________ that even the ringing doorbell did not disturb it.'

  1. sound

  2. soundly

  3. hardly

  4. lately
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Soundly' is an adverb of manner meaning deeply and undisturbed, correctly modifying the verb 'sleeping'. 'Sound' in this position is an adjective, 'hardly' means scarcely, and 'lately' means recently—neither fits the intended meaning.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch12

Which sentence correctly expresses purpose using an adverbial construction?

  1. He studied diligent so he could pass the licensing exam.

  2. She left the venue early to avoid the post-event traffic congestion.

  3. They saved money because of they wanted to travel abroad.

  4. We installed the software in order that we can access the files.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Option B uses the infinitive phrase 'to avoid...' correctly as an adverb of purpose. Option A wrongly uses the adjective 'diligent' where the adverb 'diligently' is needed. Option C is ungrammatical ('because of they'). Option D should use 'could' after 'in order that' (or simply 'in order to access').

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch12

In which sentence is 'hardly' used with its correct meaning?

  1. She hardly drafted the entire proposal in just one afternoon.

  2. The noise in the café was so loud that I could hardly concentrate.

  3. The boxer trained hardly six days a week before the championship.

  4. He pushed the boulder hardly until it rolled off the ledge.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Hardly' means 'barely' or 'almost not', and option B correctly conveys that concentrating was nearly impossible. Options A, C, and D all require 'hard' (with great effort or intensity), not 'hardly'.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch12

Which sentence uses an adverb of purpose correctly?

  1. She smiled warm to greet the arriving guests.

  2. He forwarded the email so that his manager would be informed.

  3. They drove fastly in order to reach the airport.

  4. We brought umbrellas due to we expected rain.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Option B correctly employs the subordinate clause 'so that his manager would be informed' as an adverb of purpose. Option A needs 'warmly'. Option C invents the non-standard form 'fastly'. Option D is ungrammatical ('due to we'); it should be 'because we expected rain'.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch12

Select the sentence in which the adverb correctly modifies an adjective.

  1. The lecture was enough interesting to hold everyone's attention.

  2. She answered the questions correct and promptly.

  3. The final examination was surprisingly straightforward this semester.

  4. He spoke to the audience very confidence about the new policy.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In option C, the adverb 'surprisingly' correctly precedes and modifies the adjective 'straightforward'. Option A requires 'interesting enough'. Option B needs the adverb 'correctly' in place of the adjective 'correct'. Option D should use the adverb 'confidently' rather than the noun 'confidence'.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch32

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

  1. This draft is much gooder than the previous one.

  2. This draft is much better than the previous one.

  3. This draft is much more better than the previous one.

  4. This draft is much best than the previous one.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Good' has the irregular comparative form 'better'. Option (C) contains a double comparative ('more better'), 'gooder' in option (A) is not a real word, and 'best' in option (D) is superlative, not comparative.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch32

Choose the correct comparative form to complete the sentence: 'This road is ______ than the highway we took earlier.'

  1. narrowest

  2. more narrow

  3. narrower

  4. narrow
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Narrow' is a two-syllable adjective that conventionally forms its comparative by adding '-er', giving 'narrower'. 'Narrowest' is superlative, 'narrow' is the base form, and 'more narrow' is non-standard for this word.