Adverb Formation & Placement

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Fill in the gap in each sentence with the correct word or phrase.

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Keep practising! Focus on the explanations below.

She always completes her assignments (quick).

Correct answer: quickly

Adverbs of manner are typically formed by adding -ly to the adjective.

The children were playing (happy) in the garden.

Correct answer: happily

For adjectives ending in -y, change -y to -i and add -ly (happily).

He speaks English very (good).

Correct answer: well

“Well” is the irregular adverb form of the adjective “good”.

The scientist explained the complex theory (logical).

Correct answer: logically

Adjectives ending in -al add -ly to form the adverb (logically).

You need to work (hard) if you want to pass the exam.

Correct answer: hard

“Hard” is an irregular adverb that has the same form as the adjective.

She was (extreme) disappointed with the results of the test.

Correct answer: extremely

This is an adverb of degree modifying an adjective; it is formed by adding -ly.

They (normal) go to the gym on Tuesday evenings.

Correct answer: normally

Adverbs of frequency like “normally” are usually placed before the main verb.

The runner crossed the finish line (automatic).

Correct answer: automatically

Adjectives ending in -ic usually add -ally to form the adverb (automatically).

He looked at me (angry) when I interrupted him.

Correct answer: angrily

Adjectives ending in -y change to -i before adding -ly (angrily).

The students listened (careful) to the teacher's instructions.

Correct answer: carefully

Most regular adverbs are formed by adding -ly to the adjective (carefully).

I have (rare) seen such a beautiful sunset.

Correct answer: rarely

“Rarely” is an adverb of frequency; it is placed before the main verb.

The music was playing (loud) in the next room.

Correct answer: loudly

“Loudly” is an adverb of manner describing how the action was performed.

She finished the marathon (successful).

Correct answer: successfully

Formed by adding -ly to the adjective “successful” (successfully).

He arrived (late) for the meeting because of the traffic.

Correct answer: late

“Late” is an irregular adverb that has the same form as the adjective.

The report was (basic) a summary of the previous research.

Correct answer: basically

Adjectives ending in -ic form adverbs with -ally (basically).

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