Adverb And Adverbial Phrase Quiz

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Are you confident in your English Grammar skills? Take this 'adverb and adverbial phrase quiz' and show us how good at English grammar you actually are. Adverbs are one of the most important and trickiest concepts within English grammar. The quiz below consists of questions related to the rules and use of adverbs. So, get ready to prove your skills and challenge yourself. Just try to answer all the questions correctly. Good luck!

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1.

An adverbial phrase is a group of words that describe a noun or pronoun in a sentence. State true or false.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
An adverbial phrase is not a group of words that describe a noun or pronoun in a sentence. Instead, it is a group of words that functions as an adverb, modifying a verb, adjective, or another adverb in a sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is false.

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2.

Examples of adverbial phrases of time are- (select all that apply)
- A.
  
  In the morning
- B.
  
  After a while
- C.
  
  Never in my life
- D.
  
  Just then
Correct Answer(s)
A. In the morning
B. After a while
C. Never in my life
D. Just then

Explanation
Adverbial phrases of time provide details about when an action occurs within a sentence. They can specify the exact time, duration, or frequency of an event, enhancing the clarity and depth of the narrative. Examples include "in the morning," indicating when, "after a while," specifying duration, "never in my life," denoting frequency, and "just then," pinpointing a specific moment.

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3.

An adverb is a word that is used to change, modify or qualify several types of words including an adjective, a verb, a clause, etc. Is this statement correct?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
Correct Answer
A. Yes

Explanation
The given statement is correct. An adverb is indeed a word that is used to change, modify, or qualify several types of words including an adjective, a verb, a clause, etc. Adverbs provide additional information about how, when, where, or to what extent an action is performed. They play a crucial role in enhancing the meaning of a sentence and adding more detail to the description of an action or state.

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4.

"With a hammer" is an adverbial phrase of __________.
- A.
  
  Manner / How
- B.
  
  Time / When
- C.
  
  Reason / Why
Correct Answer
A. Manner / How

Explanation
The phrase "With a hammer" describes the manner or how something is done. It indicates the tool or instrument used to perform an action.

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5.

Select all the words related to adverbial phrases of manner.
- A.
  
  Without a sound
- B.
  
  Beside the sea
- C.
  
  As quick as Flash
- D.
  
  In a state of terror
Correct Answer(s)
A. Without a sound
C. As quick as Flash
D. In a state of terror

Explanation
The words "Without a sound", "As quick as Flash", and "In a state of terror" are all related to adverbial phrases of manner. They describe how an action is performed or the manner in which something is done. "Without a sound" describes the absence of noise, "As quick as Flash" describes the speed of the action being compared to the character Flash, and "In a state of terror" describes the emotional state in which the action is performed.

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6.

"I walked backwards towards the door." In this sentence, 'backwards towards' is an adverbial phrase. State true or false.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
False. In the given sentence, "backwards towards" is not an adverbial phrase. It is a prepositional phrase consisting of the preposition "towards" and the adverb "backwards." An adverbial phrase typically modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb, but in this case, it is functioning as a prepositional phrase modifying the verb "walked."

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7.

"Vegetarians never eat meat." In this statement, 'never' is an adverb of time. True or false.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
False. In the statement "Vegetarians never eat meat," the word 'never' does not function as an adverb of time. Instead, 'never' is used as an adverb of frequency, indicating the absence of a particular action at any time or on any occasion. Adverbs of time typically refer to when an action occurs, such as "always," "today," or "yesterday," while adverbs of frequency describe how often an action takes place. So it is an adverb, but not relating to time.

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8.

Which among the following are examples of adverbs of degree?
- A.
  
  Almost
- B.
  
  Quietly
- C.
  
  Completely
- D.
  
  Partially
Correct Answer(s)
A. Almost
C. Completely
D. Partially

Explanation
The words "Almost," "Completely," and "Partially" are examples of adverbs of degree because they modify or describe the intensity or extent of an action or adjective. They provide information about the degree or level of something.

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Inside, near and away are adverbs of _________.
- A.
  
  Time
- B.
  
  Manner
- C.
  
  Place
- D.
  
  Wrong! are adverbial phrases of place
Correct Answer
C. Place

Explanation
Inside, near, and away are adverbs that describe the location or position of something. They indicate where an action is taking place or where something is located. Therefore, they are adverbs of place.

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Adverb And Adverbial Phrase Quiz

An adverbial phrase is a group of words that describe a noun or pronoun in a sentence. State true or false.

Examples of adverbial phrases of time are- (select all that apply)

An adverb is a word that is used to change, modify or qualify several types of words including an adjective, a verb, a clause, etc. Is this statement correct?

"With a hammer" is an adverbial phrase of __________.

Select all the words related to adverbial phrases of manner.

"I walked backwards towards the door." In this sentence, 'backwards towards' is an adverbial phrase. State true or false.

"Vegetarians never eat meat." In this statement, 'never' is an adverb of time. True or false.

Which among the following are examples of adverbs of degree?

Inside, near and away are adverbs of _________.