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

Which sentence uses the adverb 'lately' correctly?

  1. The ferry arrived lately because of engine trouble.

  2. She has been feeling quite anxious lately about her upcoming exams.

  3. Please do not be lately to the board meeting again.

  4. He lately submitted his thesis exactly four years ago.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Lately' means 'in the recent past' and suits the present-perfect construction in option B. Options A and C require 'late' (meaning tardy), and option D is wrong because 'lately' cannot anchor a specific completed past event like 'four years ago'.

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In which sentence is 'hard' used correctly as an adverb?

  1. He hardly trained every morning and still won the marathon.

  2. The frozen ground was too hard to dig with a standard shovel.

  3. She practised hard for months before her piano recital.

  4. That logic puzzle is incredibly hard for a first-year student.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In option C, 'hard' is an adverb meaning 'with great effort', modifying the verb 'practised'. In B and D, 'hard' is an adjective describing a noun. Option A misuses 'hardly' (barely) in a context that contradicts winning a marathon.

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Which sentence places the adverb of frequency in the correct position?

  1. She always is early for her morning lectures.

  2. He goes usually to the gym before work.

  3. They often cycle to the farmers' market on weekends.

  4. We watch sometimes documentaries after dinner.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

'Often' is correctly placed before the main verb 'cycle' in option C. Option A is wrong because 'always' must follow, not precede, the verb 'to be' ('is always'). Options B and D incorrectly insert the frequency adverb after the main verb.

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

What category of adverb is 'onward' in the sentence: 'The expedition pressed onward despite the worsening weather'?

  1. Adverb of Manner

  2. Adverb of Place (Movement)

  3. Adverb of Frequency

  4. Adverb of Purpose
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B Correct answer
Explanation

'Onward' expresses directional movement, placing it in the movement sub-category of adverbs of place. Adverbs of this type commonly end in '-ward' or '-wards'.

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'.