Adverb Usage and Sentence Completion Quiz

Complete the sentences using inversion with the correct negative adverbs or emphatic structures. __________ the committee accept such terms without a thorough investigation.

• Rarely do

• Hardly did

• Never could

Only when all members agreed __________ the proposal move forward.

• could

• did

• would

__________ the university face such public backlash for its decisions.

• Seldom has

• Hardly ever

• Barely

__________ the endowment fund achieve its highest returns in recent history.

• Not until recently has

• At no time did

• Rarely has

Little __________ the management foresee the consequences of their actions.

• does

• did

• had

Fill in the blanks with suitable adverbs from the list provided. The prestigious university has ______________ (1) maintained its reputation despite occasional criticism.

______________ (2), the administration has prioritized transparency in its policies.

______________ (3), a new wave of reforms is being implemented to address these challenges.

Universities must ______________ (4) evaluate their strategies to remain competitive.

______________ (5), achieving financial stability and public trust remains a key concern.