GRADE 8 English – GRAMMAR IN USE:ADVERBS Quiz
1. Which of the following words is an adverb?
Beautifully is the correct choice as it describes how an action is done.
2. Choose the adverb in the sentence: She sang loudly in the music competition.
Loudly is the correct choice as it describes how she sang.
3. Which word is NOT an adverb?
Eats is the correct choice as it is a verb, not an adverb describing an action.
4. Identify the adverb in the sentence: John runs quickly during track practice.
Quickly is the adverb describing how John runs during track practice.
5. Which of the following is an adverb?
Carefully is the adverb describing how an action is done.
6. Find the adverb in this sentence: Mary dances gracefully in the ballet.
Gracefully is the adverb describing how Mary dances in the ballet.
7. Which word is not an adverb?
Mountain is the correct choice as it is a noun, not an adverb that describes how an action is done.
8. Select the adverb from the sentence: He speaks softly in the library.
Softly is the adverb describing how he speaks in the library.
9. Which of the following words is an adverb?
Swiftly is the adverb describing how an action is done.
10. Identify the adverb in this sentence: The team played well in the football match.
Well is the adverb describing how the team played in the football match.
11. Which adverb would best complete the sentence: She sings ____________?
The correct choice is 'beautifully' as it describes how she sings in a positive manner.
12. Which adverb could replace the word 'badly' in the sentence: He played guitar badly?
The correct choice is 'poorly' as it is the adverb that appropriately replaces 'badly' in this context.
13. Which adverb fits correctly in the sentence: He speaks ____________?
The correct choice is 'loudly' as it describes how he speaks in terms of volume.
14. Which adverb could replace the word 'slowly' in the sentence: She walks slowly?
The correct choice is 'quickly' as it is the opposite of 'slowly' and fits well in the sentence.
15. What adverb should be used in the sentence: They play football ____________.
The correct choice is 'happily' as it shows the joyful manner in which they play football.
16. Which adverb suits the sentence: The students worked ____________ on their project?
The correct choice is 'passionately' as it describes the dedication and enthusiasm of the students towards their project.
17. Which adverb could replace the word 'gently' in the sentence: He handled the kitten gently?
The correct choice is 'carelessly' as it is the opposite of 'gently' and would change the meaning of the sentence.
18. Which adverb would appropriately describe the action in the sentence: She fixed the broken toy ____________?
The correct choice is 'lovingly' as it conveys the caring way in which she fixed the broken toy.
19. What adverb is suitable in the sentence: The birds sang ____________ in the morning?
The correct choice is 'softly' as it indicates the gentle manner in which the birds sang.
20. Which adverb could fit in the sentence: He drove the car ____________ on the highway?
The correct choice is 'carelessly' as it describes an inappropriate way of driving on the highway.
21. What adverb should be used in the sentence: The flowers bloomed ____________ in the garden?
The correct choice is 'beautifully' as it describes the elegant way in which the flowers bloomed.
22. Which adverb would best complete the sentence: The baby smiled ____________?
The correct choice is 'happily' as it describes the joyful expression of the baby.
23. Which adverb fits correctly in the sentence: She ran __________ to catch the bus?
The correct choice is 'eagerly' as it shows the enthusiastic way in which she ran to catch the bus.
24. Which adverb could replace the word 'anxiously' in the sentence: They waited anxiously for the results?
The correct choice is 'excitedly' as it conveys a similar sense of anticipation as 'anxiously'.
25. Which adverb would appropriately describe the action in the sentence: He spoke ____________ during the sermon?
The correct choice is 'audibly' as it tells how clearly and distinctly he spoke during the sermon.
26. What adverb is suitable in the sentence: The wind blew ____________ outside?
The correct choice is 'harshly' as it conveys the strong and forceful manner in which the wind blew outside.
27. Which adverb could fit in the sentence: She wrote her exam paper ____________?
The correct choice is 'beautifully' as it describes the neat and well-composed way in which she wrote her exam paper.
28. What adverb should be used in the sentence: The students recited the poem ____________ in the class?
The correct choice is 'loudly' as it tells about the volume with which the students recited the poem in the class.
29. Which adverb would best complete the sentence: The children played ____________ in the park?
The correct choice is 'happily' as it describes the joyful manner in which the children played in the park.
30. Which adverb fits correctly in the sentence: She danced ____________ during the music performance?
The correct choice is 'gracefully' as it indicates the elegant and smooth way in which she danced during the performance.
31. Which adverb could replace the word 'shyly' in the sentence: He greeted her shyly?
The correct choice is 'awkwardly' as it captures the same sense of discomfort in greeting but in a slightly different way.
32. Which adverb would appropriately describe the action in the sentence: She studied ____________ for her exams?
The correct choice is 'intensively' as it indicates the focused and thorough manner in which she studied for her exams.
33. What adverb is suitable in the sentence: The tiger roared ____________ in the jungle?
The correct choice is 'deafeningly' as it conveys the incredibly loud and powerful sound of the tiger's roar in the jungle.
34. Which adverb could fit in the sentence: He played the piano ____________ during the concert?
The correct choice is 'beautifully' as it describes the skillful and melodious way in which he played the piano during the concert.
35. What adverb should be used in the sentence: The dog barked ____________ at the stranger?
The correct choice is 'furiously' as it describes the intense and aggressive manner in which the dog barked at the stranger.