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English Grammar Practice Test: Comparison Of Adverbs And Irregular Adverbs
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Regular adverbs are formed by adding "-ly" to the end of an adjective, while irregular adverbs do not follow a set pattern for conjugation.  Here are some examples of regular adverbs: Quickly, Slowly, Happily.  Here are some examples of irregular adverbs: Already, Unless, Before, Well, Fast, Hard.  The difference between regular and irregular adverbs is mainly due to their formation. The most common way to make adverbs is by adding "-ly" to an adjective. Irregular adverbs have the same form as the adjective and do not follow the rules.    Related Test: English Grammar Practice Test:... Show more
English Grammar Practice Test: Comparison Of Adverbs And Irregular Adverbs
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25 Questions

1. “Nearly” is the comparative form of “near”.
2. Use the correct degree of comparison to fill in the blank.
He greeted me ________ (polite)
3. Convert the sentence to a form such that an irregular adverb is used.
For the last few days, I’ve been going to sleep late.
4. “Early” is said to be an irregular adverb because the _____ and its adverb form are the same.
5. Which of the following adverbs doesn’t have comparative and superlative forms?
6. Use the Comparative or Superlative degree to fill in the blank.
Blake can run __________ than Bolt. (fast)
7. Select the sentence in which the adverb is in Superlative degree.
8. Complete the sentence with an irregular adverb.
The soldiers marched _______.
9. Which of the following comparisons is wrong?
10. The adverb form of “good” is “goodly”.
11. Complete the sentence with the most suitable adverb.
The prince and his wife lived ______ ever after.
12. Which of the following adverbs has been formed from an adjective that ends with “y”?
13. The adverb ‘well’ in its Superlative degree is __________
14. Select the adverb which cannot be compared.
15. In which sentence is the adverb “well” in the right place?
16. Which of the following options shows a pair of words, both of which can be used as adverbs?
17. Which of the following adverbs is also a noun?
18. Which of the following adverbs is also an adjective?
19. Change the sentence such that the adjective “practical” becomes its respective adverb.
Jack is a good firefighter because of his practical way of thinking.
20. Convert the sentence such that the adjective becomes an adverb.
Priya is a very skillful cook.
21. Fill in the blank with the most suitable adverb.
______, the relief supplies reached the flood victims.
22. Complete the sentence with the most suitable adverb.
The assistant is picking up instructions ______ than usual.
23. Which of the following words ending with –ly is an adverb?
24. Use the correct degree of comparison for the adverb in the bracket.
Paul played __________ than before. (vigorous)
25. In which sentence is “bad” being used as an irregular adverb?