Adverbs- 1 - Free MCQ Practice Test with solutions, Class 5 English Grammar

Lance runs fast but Matt runs faster.

Matt runs faster than Lance.

The correct form to compare their running speeds is:

• Fast: This is a basic form of the adverb.
• Faster: This is the comparative form used to compare two subjects.
• Fastest: This is the superlative form, used for three or more subjects.
• More fast: This is incorrect in standard English usage.

Therefore, "faster" is the appropriate choice.

Lance runs fast but Matt runs faster.

Often, always, and never are adverbs of frequency, whereas yesterday is an adverb of time.

The correct answer is 'neatly' because it describes the manner in which the little boy wrote his name, focusing on the appearance of the writing. The other options:

• quietly - relates to sound
• sadly - relates to emotion
• eagerly - relates to anticipation

do not specifically relate to the act of writing, making them less appropriate choices.

The correct answer is well.

This is because "know her well" is the appropriate phrase to use, indicating familiarity or understanding.

I know her well. She can't be a thief.

The correct answer is 'well' because it is an adverb that modifies the verb 'spoke', indicating the manner in which Mike spoke.

While 'good' can sometimes be used informally, 'well' is the grammatically accurate choice here as it correctly functions as an adverb to describe the action of speaking.

The correct adverb of time is 'for 24 hours', which accurately describes the duration the clerk hasn't slept.

The correct adverb of time to complete the sentence is 'for 5 years' because it indicates the duration of the action (being a doctor at the city hospital), which started in the past and continues up to the present.

This structure uses the present perfect continuous tense, appropriate for actions that began in the past and are ongoing.

The sentence requires an adverb of time that indicates a habitual action, which matches with ‘on weekends’. This is because:

• ‘usually’ suggests a regular occurrence.
• ‘on weekends’ correctly expresses this repetition.

You should buy these boots while they're on sale; otherwise, you'll have to pay full price next week.  

Adverbs are the words that modify verbs, adjectives and other adverbs, whereas adjectives are words that modify nouns and pronouns.