The adverb
1. Choose the correct form of the adverb.
1. George drives _________________ (more recklessly/the most recklessly) than his brother.
2. He thinks he always knows ________________. (better/best)
3. Out of all my siblings, I visit my parents _________________ (more often/the most often).
4. David did ________________ (worse/the worst) than he thought he would do on his test.
5. I did _________________ (worse/the worst) out of all the students on my test.
6. Out of all the students, Frank studied ________________ (less/the least), but got the best grade.
7. We argued _________________ (longer/the longest) than I thought we would.
8. The two guys who enjoyed the game _______________ (more/most) were Tom and Robert.
2. Choose the correct adverb of degree.
1. It's __________________ hot to play tennis this afternoon. Let's wait until the evening.
a) too
b) quite
c) very
2. She had ___________ time at the party although some of her friends weren't there.
a) a bit good
b) a quite good
c) quite a good
3. The party was _____________ good. What a pity you missed it.
a) a bit
b) really
c) quite
4. 'I quite like this sweater but it's ___________ big, don't you think?'
'Yes, you need one a size smaller.'
a) very
b) really
c) a bit
5. That's a __________ nice jacket you've got on. Where did you get it?
a) really
b) so
c) quite
6. We can't have the party at my place - it's not ____________________ .
a) too big
b) quite big
c) big enough
7. I love my phone. It's _____________ an old model but it works well and it's perfect for me.
a) a bit
b) too
c) quite
8. This book is _________ boring. I'll fall asleep if I read any more.
a) too
b) quite
c) really
9. We had _________ a good meal. The food was nice, but the service was a bit slow.
a) a bit
b) quite
c) really
10. It can get _______________ hot in the summer - about 25 to 30 degrees.
a) really
b) quite
c) too
11. You're not _____________ to drink alcohol in a pub - you're only 16.
a) quite old
b) too old
c) old enough
12. You can't wear those trousers - they're __________ short. You'll look silly.
a) too
b) quite
c) a bit
3. Choose the correct adverb.
1. He must be pretty lazy: I've (usually/ever since/hardly ever/ever) seen him working in his garden.
2 I'm afraid I haven't studied that chapter (never/already/ever/yet).
3. Jimmy's father is (usually/once a week/daily/every morning) at work by 8 o'clock.
4. The accident was quite serious and Jack is (yet/already/ still/always) in hospital.
5. I haven't seen my neighbours (already/for Christmas/lately/ten years ago).
6. I bought that hat six years ago and I have worn it (ever since/ever/still/yet).
7. He must be pretty stupid: he can (ever/hardly/usually/often) answer my questions about his background.
8. Is he stupid ? He cannot (sometimes/even/often/ever) answer my questions about his background.
4. Use either adjective or adverb form of the words.
1. He was _____________ (bright) praised for his work.
2. That is a ____________ (pretty) good picture.
3. That doughnut tastes _____________ (great).
4. The work he did wasn’t _____________ (good) enough
5. Her meeting was _____________ (important) and she didn’t want to be _____________ (late).
6. The entrance exam he took was ______________ (extreme) difficult.
7. Please tell Dad to drive _____________ (careful). The roads are ____________ (icy) and the winds are
blowing ____________ (heavy).
8. Have you seen George _____________ (late) . - No I haven't seen him at all _____________ (recent).
9. Bertha cried _______________ (silent) in her bed last night.
10. My brother is a _______________ (wonderful) cook. Nobody makes roast beef like he does. He says
it's ______________ (typical) British.
5. Choose the correct form.
1. We have not worked too (hard/hardly) (late/lately).
2. What's wrong with this meal . It looks (fine/finely) to me.
3. She wiped the floor (clean/cleanly).
4. Mother grew (calm/calmly) after she heard the (good/well) news.
5. The tiger (near/nearly) came too (near/nearly) for comfort.
6. The dancer moved (incredible/incredibly) (graceful/gracefully).
7. Credit cards are (wide/widely) accepted nowadays.
8. The job was done (professional/professionally).
9. The goulash was (high/highly) seasoned.
10. They were (perfect/perfectly) (happy/happily) about their Christmas presents
11. We (hard/hardly) noticed the storm.
12. We don't take him (serious/seriously).
6. Choose the correct alternative.
1. You need to work harder; ________________, you'll get fired.
a) otherwise
b) moreover
c) instead
2. We wanted to go to Portugal; ________________, we went to Brazil.
a) instead
b) accordingly
c) otherwise
3. He is a very weak president; ________________, most people support him.
a) otherwise
b) instead
c) nevertheless
4. We wanted to go to the beach; ________________, it started to rain and we stayed at home.
a) otherwise
b) however
c) namely
5. She is a very smart woman; ________________, it is not at all surprising that she got the job.
a) nevertheless
b) similarly
c) therefore
6. John has very little money; ________________, his brother Jacob is a millionaire.
a) in contrast
b) nonetheless
c) similarly
7. He tried his best; ________________, he couldn't pass the exam.
a) still
b) otherwise
c) subsequently
8. I totally disagree with his interpretation; ________________, he's no authority on the subject.
a) then
b) besides
c) nevertheless
9. James finished his degree at Oxford University; ________________, he settled in London and took up a
position with a large international bank.
a) instead
b) also
c) subsequently