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This adverb quiz will test your ability to identify adverbs and improve your skills by hopefully teaching you a bit about using adverbs in English sentences. Adverbs are words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. This quiz has ten questions… Try to get each correct and earn the highest score possible. Time to see how well you really understand this tricky part of speech! Good luck!

Adverb Questions and Answers

1.

Point out the adverb/adverbs in the statement: "I have been a fan of mystery stories since I was young."
- A.
  
  Fan
- B.
  
  Quite
- C.
  
  A
- D.
  
  Since
- E.
  
  Young
- F.
  
  Both d and e
Correct Answer
F. Both d and e

Explanation
Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. In this sentence:
"since" is an adverb of time, indicating when the speaker became a fan of mystery stories.
"young" functions as an adverb modifying the verb "was". It describes the age at which the speaker became a fan.

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2.

Point out the adverb/adverbs in the statement: "Some stories are incredibly exciting from start to finish."
- A.
  
  Some
- B.
  
  Are
- C.
  
  Incredibly
- D.
  
  Exciting
- E.
  
  From
Correct Answer
C. Incredibly

Explanation
"Incredibly" is an intensifier, a type of adverb that modifies adjectives to enhance their degree or intensity. Here, it amplifies the adjective "exciting," suggesting that the stories are not just exciting; they are extremely so. This adverb helps to convey an exceptional level of excitement that persists throughout the stories.

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3.

Point out the adverb/adverbs in the statement: "Others build suspense very slowly."
- A.
  
  Others, very
- B.
  
  Others, slowly
- C.
  
  Others, very, slowly
- D.
  
  Very
- E.
  
  Very, slowly
Correct Answer
E. Very, slowly

Explanation
Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. In this sentence, "very" is an adverb modifying the adverb "slowly," intensifying the manner in which the suspense is built. "Slowly" itself is an adverb modifying the verb "build," describing how the action is performed. "Others" is a pronoun, not an adverb.

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4.

Point out the adverb/adverbs in the statement: "If I like a story, I almost never put it down until I finish it."
- A.
  
  A, almost, never
- B.
  
  Almost, never, until
- C.
  
  A, never, down
- D.
  
  A, almost, down
- E.
  
  Almost, never, down
Correct Answer
B. Almost, never, until

Explanation
In this sentence, "almost" modifies "never," combining to form a phrase that means "rarely" or "hardly ever." This indicates that the speaker seldom stops reading a story they enjoy before finishing it. The adverb "until" introduces a condition of continuity, marking the point in time at which the action of reading is concluded, thus framing the speaker's habit of reading through to the end.

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Point out the adverb/adverbs in the statement: "In many cases, I can scarcely prevent myself from peeking at the last chapter to see the ending."
- A.
  
  Many
- B.
  
  From
- C.
  
  At
- D.
  
  Prevent
- E.
  
  Scarcely
Correct Answer
E. Scarcely

Explanation
Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. In the given sentence:
scarcely: modifies the verb phrase "can prevent," indicating the degree or extent to which the action is possible.
The other options are incorrect because they are either prepositions ("from," "at") or verbs ("prevent"). The word "many" is a determiner, not an adverb.

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6.

Point out the adverb/adverbs in the statement: "She had never been more determined to succeed, and then, with unwavering focus, she tackled the challenge head-on."
- A.
  
  A, then, more
- B.
  
  Never, then, more
- C.
  
  A, never, then
- D.
  
  A, never, more
- E.
  
  Never, more
Correct Answer
E. Never, more

Explanation
Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. In the given sentence:
never: modifies the verb phrase "had been," indicating the frequency or occurrence of the action.
more: modifies the adjective "determined," indicating the degree or intensity of the determination.
The word "then" is an adverb of time, but it is not modifying any verb, adjective, or adverb in the sentence. It is used as a transition word to connect the two parts of the sentence.

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Point out the adverb/adverbs in the statement: "My favorite detectives are ones who cleverly match wits with equally clever villains."
- A.
  
  Favorite, cleverly
- B.
  
  Favorite, clever
- C.
  
  Cleverly, equally
- D.
  
  Clever, cleverly
- E.
  
  Equally, clever
Correct Answer
C. Cleverly, equally

Explanation
"Cleverly" describes the manner in which the detectives match wits, implying skill and intelligence in their approach. "Equally" modifies the adjective "clever," suggesting that the villains possess a level of cleverness that matches the detectives', ensuring a balanced and intriguing conflict.

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8.

Point out the adverb/adverbs in the statement: "I especially like detectives who carefully hunt for clues."
- A.
  
  Like
- B.
  
  Hunt
- C.
  
  Like, especially
- D.
  
  Especially, carefully
- E.
  
  Hunt, carefully
Correct Answer
D. Especially, carefully

Explanation
"Especially" signals a particular preference, emphasizing that the speaker has a strong liking for detectives who approach their work with caution and thoroughness, which is further described by "carefully." This adverb indicates meticulousness and precision in the detectives' method of searching for clues.

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9.

Point out the adverb/adverbs in the statement: "The clues that they uncover are almost found in unexpected, spooky places."
- A.
  
  Almost, always
- B.
  
  Are, almost, always
- C.
  
  Are
- D.
  
  Almost
- E.
  
  Are, always
Correct Answer
D. Almost

Explanation
In the sentence "The clues that they uncover are almost found in unexpected, spooky places," the word "almost" is the adverb. It modifies the verb "found" to describe the extent to which the clues are found. The other words listed in the options do not function as adverbs in this context.

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10.

Point out the adverb/adverbs in the statement: "It's amazing how detectives can use these clues to solve the most complicated cases."
- A.
  
  Amazing
- B.
  
  Cases
- C.
  
  Solve
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
D. None of the above

Explanation
There is no adverb in this sentence that fits the criteria for modifying a verb, adjective, or another adverb. "Amazing" functions as an adjective describing the manner in which detectives solve cases. Therefore, the answer is none of the above.

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Adverb Quiz With Answers

Adverb Questions and Answers

Point out the adverb/adverbs in the statement: "I have been a fan of mystery stories since I was young."

Point out the adverb/adverbs in the statement: "Some stories are incredibly exciting from start to finish."

Point out the adverb/adverbs in the statement: "Others build suspense very slowly."

Point out the adverb/adverbs in the statement: "If I like a story, I almost never put it down until I finish it."

Point out the adverb/adverbs in the statement: "In many cases, I can scarcely prevent myself from peeking at the last chapter to see the ending."

Point out the adverb/adverbs in the statement: "She had never been more determined to succeed, and then, with unwavering focus, she tackled the challenge head-on."

Point out the adverb/adverbs in the statement: "My favorite detectives are ones who cleverly match wits with equally clever villains."

Point out the adverb/adverbs in the statement: "I especially like detectives who carefully hunt for clues."

Point out the adverb/adverbs in the statement: "The clues that they uncover are almost found in unexpected, spooky places."

Point out the adverb/adverbs in the statement: "It's amazing how detectives can use these clues to solve the most complicated cases."