WorksheetsYear 7 Adverbs Test
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 39mins
In a sentence, an adverb may be separated from the verb to which it relates.
True
False
All words that end in the suffix -ly are adverbs?
True
False
Altering the suffix of an adjective can form the word into an adverb.
True
False
Which of the following is an incorrect adjective - adverb pairing?
public - publically
ironic - ironically
acrobatic - acrobatically
chemical -chemically
What is the best definition for an adverb?
A word that alters other words.
A part of speech that changes nouns.
A modifier of adjectives, adverbs and/or verbs
A word that describes verbs
Which sentence contains an adverb that adds meaning to another adverb?
Everywhere we could see signs of the intruder.
That new theme park ride is definitely exciting.
My new mobile phone is extremely valuable to me.
The crowd cheered the new band very enthusiastically.
Which sentence includes an adverbial phrase?
She was extremely polite to the customer.
We very rarely saw accidents after the road repairs.
Somewhere there was a bell that was ringing.
Start tomorrow.
Which sentence contains an adverb that adds meaning to an adjective.
That was an extremely sad book.
I was happy with my test results.
We only saw his coat occasionally.
The excursion was over too quickly.
Which list contains only adverbs?
lovely, happily, cautiously
occasionally,silly, furiously
ferociously, very, ugly
rather, outrageously, subconsciously
Which list contains only adverbs?
away, badly, then, quite
seldom, besides, sure, partly
beneath, able, besides, under
happy, point, begin, angrily
Which statement about adverbs is true? (select the best option)
Adverbs add information to a verb about who does an action
Adverbs add information to a verb about why an action is done
Adverbs add information to a verb about what action is done
Adverbs add information about how an action is done
Which of these sentences features an adverb that has been used incorrectly?
We discovered it had rained heavily yesterday.
Sacha excitedly jumped into the Olympic pool.
The leopard snatched at the meat real greedily.
The bush walkers ate their lunch quite quickly.
Which adverb has been formed correctly?
soon - soonly
bitter - bitterly
well - weller
cold - colderly
Which list of adverbs tells us where action takes place?
sure, almost, less, most
well, angrily, bitterly, sadly
always, twice, rarely, once
above, below, away, forwards
Which set of adverbs has been formed incorrectly?
fast, faster, fastest
well, better, best
badly, worser, worst
sometimes, frequently, always
The following word can accompany an adverb to form the superlative form:
better
most
frequently
less
The following word can accompany an adverb to form the comparative form?
least
best
less
most
Which sentence uses an adverb correctly?
Our rival team did not play fairly.
You did good, mate.
Uh oh, that's real bad.
My mind thinks quick.
Which sentence has 3 adverbs?
Occasionally I listen to music.
The cat sleeps well but often wakes suddenly.
The students joyfully sprung to their feet.
I always finish my dinner because it is absolutely delicious.
Which sentence contains an adverb modifying another adverb?
Occasionally I listen to music.
The cat sleeps well but often wakes.
Rather quietly, I snuck into the classroom without the teacher noticing.
I swim very difficult marathons.
