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Adverbs MCQ – Objective Question Answer

Adverbs MCQ – Objective Question Answer – These 100 multiple-choice questions on adverbs have been carefully designed to cover both basic and intermediate aspects of adverb usage. The questions focus on identification, function, and placement of adverbs in various sentence structures.

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By working through these questions, learners will enhance their understanding of how adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, other adverbs, and entire clauses. This set is intended to build a strong grammatical foundation while also challenging students to apply their knowledge in practical contexts.

Adverbs MCQ – Objective Question Answer – Basic Level Questions

1. In the sentence “She sings beautifully,” which word is the adverb?
(a) She
(b) Sings
(c) Beautifully
(d) None

2. Which adverb of frequency is used in the sentence “He often visits the park”?
(a) Often
(b) Visits
(c) Park
(d) He

3. Identify the adverb in the sentence: “They will arrive soon.”
(a) They
(b) Will
(c) Arrive
(d) Soon

4. Which option best describes the function of an adverb?
(a) Modifies a noun
(b) Modifies a pronoun
(c) Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb
(d) Connects clauses

5. In the sentence “He speaks very clearly,” which word is the adverb modifying the adjective?
(a) He
(b) Speaks
(c) Very
(d) Clearly

6. Choose the sentence that uses an adverb of manner correctly.
(a) She is extremely happy.
(b) He runs quickly.
(c) They arrived yesterday.
(d) We almost finished.

7. Which sentence contains an adverb of time?
(a) She gracefully dance(d)
(b) He seldom lies.
(c) They will meet tomorrow.
(d) I really enjoy it.

8. Identify the adverb in the following sentence: “I completely agree with your idea.”
(a) I
(b) Completely
(c) Agree
(d) Idea

9. What type of adverb is “barely” in the sentence “She barely passed the exam”?
(a) Manner
(b) Frequency
(c) Degree
(d) Time

10. In “He almost missed the bus,” what role does “almost” play?
(a) It indicates frequency.
(b) It modifies the verb “missed.”
(c) It acts as a noun.
(d) It introduces a subordinate clause.

11. Which sentence uses an adverb to modify an adjective?
(a) The very tall man stood there.
(b) The man walked slowly.
(c) She arrived early.
(d) They played outside.

12. Choose the adverb of frequency from the following sentence: “We always eat breakfast together.”
(a) We
(b) Always
(c) Eat
(d) Breakfast

13. In the sentence “He drove really fast,” which word is the adverb of degree?
(a) He
(b) Drove
(c) Really
(d) Fast

14. Which sentence best shows an adverb modifying a verb?
(a) She sings sweetly.
(b) He is extremely kin(d)
(c) The very old tree.
(d) A highly unusual event.

15. Identify the adverb in “They nearly completed the project.”
(a) They
(b) Nearly
(c) Completed
(d) Project

16. Which word in “The baby slept soundly” is the adverb?
(a) Baby
(b) Slept
(c) Soundly
(d) The

17. What is the primary function of the adverb “quickly” in “He quickly finished his homework”?
(a) To modify the noun “homework”
(b) To modify the adjective “finished”
(c) To modify the verb “finished”
(d) To modify the pronoun “he”

18. In the sentence “I will see you soon,” which word functions as an adverb?
(a) Will
(b) See
(c) You
(d) Soon

19. Which sentence contains an adverb of place?
(a) The children played outside.
(b) She sings beautifully.
(c) He always arrives early.
(d) They rarely eat out.

20. Which option correctly identifies the adverb in “He answered correctly”?
(a) He
(b) Answered
(c) Correctly
(d) None

Adverbs MCQ – Objective Question Answer – Intermediate Level Questions

21. In the sentence “She hardly ever makes mistakes,” which words form the adverbial phrase?
(a) Hardly ever
(b) Makes mistakes
(c) She hardly
(d) Ever makes

22. “Remarkably” in “Remarkably, the test was easy” serves what purpose?
(a) It describes the subject
(b) It adds emphasis to the statement
(c) It functions as a noun
(d) It modifies a pronoun

23. Which sentence uses the adverb “almost” correctly?
(a) I almost finished my dinner.
(b) I almost am happy.
(c) I almost the best candidate.
(d) I almost you.

24. Identify the adverb that modifies an adjective in the sentence: “The incredibly bright light dazzled everyone.”
(a) Incredibly
(b) Bright
(c) Light
(d) Dazzled

25. In “Surprisingly, he didn’t know the answer,” the word “surprisingly” is an example of:
(a) An adverb of frequency
(b) An adverb of manner
(c) An adverb of degree
(d) An introductory adverb

26. Choose the correct adverb to complete the sentence: “She will ___ complete the task if she works hard.”
(a) Always
(b) Eventually
(c) Never
(d) Slowly

27. Which sentence contains an adverb modifying another adverb?
(a) He very quickly finished the race.
(b) She sings very well.
(c) They really enjoyed the show.
(d) I often travel by train.

28. In the sentence “He completely forgot about the meeting,” what type of adverb is “completely”?
(a) Adverb of frequency
(b) Adverb of degree
(c) Adverb of time
(d) Adverb of place

29. Which sentence shows the correct placement of an adverb modifying the verb?
(a) Slowly, she read the book.
(b) She slowly read the book.
(c) She read slowly the book.
(d) Both A and B

30. “Almost” in “I almost lost my keys” is best described as a(n):
(a) Emphatic adverb
(b) Adverb of degree
(c) Adverb of manner
(d) Adverb of time

31. What role does the adverb “well” play in “She did well on the exam”?
(a) It modifies the noun “exam.”
(b) It modifies the verb “did.”
(c) It modifies the adjective “she.”
(d) It functions as a conjunction.

32. In “They seldom speak during meetings,” what type of adverb is “seldom”?
(a) Adverb of time
(b) Adverb of frequency
(c) Adverb of degree
(d) Adverb of place

33. Which sentence uses an adverb to modify a prepositional phrase?
(a) She sang very beautifully in the hall.
(b) He will soon be arriving at the station.
(c) They worked incredibly hard during the summer.
(d) All of the above

34. In the sentence “He nearly cried during the movie,” what does “nearly” modify?
(a) The subject
(b) The verb “cried”
(c) The object “movie”
(d) The adverb “during”

35. Which sentence contains an adverb of certainty?
(a) He definitely wants to join.
(b) She occasionally reads novels.
(c) They left early.
(d) I barely recognized him.

36. Identify the adverb in the sentence: “Frankly, I do not agree with your opinion.”
(a) Frankly
(b) Do
(c) Not
(d) Agree

37. In “The team performed remarkably well,” which word is the adverb of degree?
(a) The
(b) Team
(c) Remarkably
(d) Well

38. Choose the sentence where the adverb “just” is used correctly.
(a) I just can’t believe it.
(b) I can just’t believe it.
(c) I can’t just believe it.
(d) I can’t believe just it.

39. Which sentence demonstrates an adverb modifying another adverb?
(a) She sings very beautifully.
(b) She sings beautifully well.
(c) She very sings beautifully.
(d) She sings beautifully and clearly.

40. “Usually” in “I usually have coffee in the morning” is an example of:
(a) An adverb of time
(b) An adverb of frequency
(c) An adverb of degree
(d) An adverb of manner

41. In the sentence “He answered rather confidently,” which two words are adverbs?
(a) Answered, confidently
(b) Rather, confidently
(c) He, answered
(d) Rather, he

42. Which sentence best demonstrates an adverb modifying an entire clause?
(a) Fortunately, the rain stopped just in time.
(b) The rain fortunately stopped just in time.
(c) The fortunately rain stopped just in time.
(d) Fortunately the rain stopped just in time.

43. “Scarcely” in “She had scarcely finished her work when the phone rang” modifies:
(a) The noun “work”
(b) The verb phrase “had finished”
(c) The adjective “scarcely”
(d) The subject “she”

44. In “He speaks too softly for me to hear,” what is the role of “too”?
(a) It is an adverb of manner.
(b) It intensifies the adverb “softly.”
(c) It modifies the verb “speaks.”
(d) It modifies the pronoun “he.”

45. Which sentence includes an adverb that describes a specific time?
(a) They rarely eat dessert.
(b) I finished my homework last night.
(c) She sings beautifully.
(d) He usually wakes early.

46. In “Surprisingly, they had no idea about the surprise party,” what does “surprisingly” modify?
(a) It modifies the subject “they.”
(b) It modifies the entire clause, adding a comment on the situation.
(c) It modifies “had.”
(d) It modifies “no idea.”

47. Choose the sentence where the adverb “nearly” is used correctly.
(a) He nearly missed the train.
(b) He nearly is missing the train.
(c) He is nearly missing the train.
(d) Nearly he missed the train.

48. In “The movie was quite interesting,” what function does “quite” serve?
(a) It is an adverb of frequency.
(b) It modifies the adjective “interesting” by indicating degree.
(c) It modifies the noun “movie.”
(d) It acts as a conjunction.

49. Which sentence uses an adverb to modify a verb in a complex sentence?
(a) When he quickly ran to the station, he caught the bus.
(b) He ran to the station and caught the bus.
(c) He quickly ran to the station, but missed the bus.
(d) He ran quickly, then he caught the bus.

50. “Hardly” in “She hardly slept last night” is an example of an adverb of:
(a) Manner
(b) Degree
(c) Frequency
(d) Time

Adverbs MCQ – Objective Question Answer – Advanced Intermediate Questions

51. In the sentence “Remarkably, the experiment yielded consistent results,” the word “remarkably” primarily:
(a) Modifies the noun “experiment”
(b) Expresses the speaker’s attitude about the results
(c) Modifies the verb “yielded”
(d) Acts as a subordinating conjunction

52. Which sentence shows an adverb modifying an adverb and another adverb modifying a verb?
(a) She sings incredibly well.
(b) He speaks clearly and slowly.
(c) They absolutely love ice cream.
(d) We always arrive on time.

53. In “He almost always forgets his keys,” what is the role of “almost”?
(a) It modifies “always” to show approximation.
(b) It modifies “forgets.”
(c) It modifies “keys.”
(d) It acts as the main adverb.

54. Identify the sentence where the adverb is used to express degree.
(a) I completely agree with you.
(b) I always agree with you.
(c) I slowly agreed with you.
(d) I recently agreed with you.

55. Which sentence best demonstrates the use of multiple adverbs modifying the same verb?
(a) She silently and swiftly left the room.
(b) She silently left the room.
(c) She left the room silently.
(d) Both A and C

56. In “He is too tired to continue,” what is the function of the adverb “too”?
(a) It modifies the noun “tired.”
(b) It emphasizes the adjective “tired.”
(c) It modifies the verb “continue.”
(d) It serves as a conjunction.

57. Which sentence correctly uses an adverb of frequency?
(a) They have dinner every night.
(b) They dine frequently at that restaurant.
(c) They eat dinner in the evening.
(d) They dine in the evening.

58. In “She nearly accepted the offer,” “nearly” serves to:
(a) Strengthen the verb “accepted”
(b) Indicate that the action was incomplete
(c) Modify the subject “she”
(d) Act as a conjunction

59. Choose the sentence where the adverb “barely” is used appropriately.
(a) He barely managed to finish his work on time.
(b) He barely finished his work quickly.
(c) He managed barely to finish his work.
(d) He finished his work barely on time.

60. In the sentence “Oddly enough, he did not react,” what is the function of “oddly enough”?
(a) It acts as a direct object.
(b) It serves as an introductory adverbial phrase modifying the entire clause.
(c) It modifies only the subject.
(d) It functions as a conjunction.

61. Which sentence contains an adverb that intensifies another adverb?
(a) She sings very beautifully.
(b) She sings beautifully.
(c) She sings really.
(d) She sings quietly.

62. In “He speaks surprisingly softly,” what is the function of “surprisingly”?
(a) It modifies “softly” to add degree.
(b) It modifies the verb “speaks.”
(c) It modifies the subject “he.”
(d) It functions as a noun.

63. “Scarcely” in “I had scarcely begun when the phone rang” is an adverb of:
(a) Frequency
(b) Manner
(c) Degree
(d) Time

64. In “She is incredibly talented,” what does “incredibly” modify?
(a) The noun “talented”
(b) The subject “she”
(c) The adjective “talented”
(d) The verb “is”

65. Which sentence employs an adverb to modify an entire sentence?
(a) Honestly, I didn’t expect such a turnout.
(b) I honestly didn’t expect such a turnout.
(c) I didn’t expect honestly such a turnout.
(d) Honestly I didn’t expect such a turnout.

66. Identify the function of the adverb “ultimately” in “Ultimately, the decision was hers.”
(a) It modifies the noun “decision.”
(b) It adds a concluding comment on the overall situation.
(c) It modifies the verb “was.”
(d) It introduces a subordinate clause.

67. Which sentence uses an adverb to modify a modal verb?
(a) He can possibly help us.
(b) He possibly can help us.
(c) He can help possibly us.
(d) Possibly, he can help us.

68. In “She seldom makes mistakes,” what type of adverb is “seldom”?
(a) Adverb of manner
(b) Adverb of frequency
(c) Adverb of degree
(d) Adverb of time

69. Which sentence correctly demonstrates the use of an adverb modifying an adjective?
(a) That is an exceptionally good performance.
(b) That exceptionally is a good performance.
(c) That is an good exceptionally performance.
(d) Exceptionally, that is a good performance.

70. In “He will probably join us later,” what type of adverb is “probably”?
(a) Adverb of frequency
(b) Adverb of degree
(c) Adverb of certainty
(d) Adverb of manner

Adverbs MCQ – Objective Question Answer

71. Which sentence uses two adverbs modifying different parts of the sentence?
(a) She confidently accepted the challenging proposal yesterday.
(b) She accepted the challenging proposal confidently.
(c) She confidently accepted the proposal.
(d) Confidently, she accepted.

72. In “He speaks extremely well,” which adverb intensifies the degree of the adverb “well”?
(a) He
(b) Speaks
(c) Extremely
(d) Well

73. “Eventually” in “They eventually reached an agreement” functions as an adverb of:
(a) Manner
(b) Time
(c) Frequency
(d) Degree

74. In “I nearly finished reading the book,” “nearly” is best described as:
(a) A modifier for the noun “reading”
(b) A degree adverb modifying the verb “finished”
(c) A frequency adverb
(d) An adverb modifying the subject

75. Which sentence best uses an adverb of manner?
(a) The teacher explained the lesson clearly.
(b) The teacher explained the lesson yesterday.
(c) The teacher explained the lesson quite.
(d) The teacher explained the lesson rarely.

76. In “Frankly, I think it was a mistake,” “frankly” acts as an adverb that:
(a) Modifies the noun “mistake.”
(b) Expresses the speaker’s personal opinion about the statement.
(c) Modifies the verb “think.”
(d) Introduces a subordinate clause.

77. Identify the sentence where an adverb modifies a clause rather than a single wor(d)
(a) Clearly, he was upset by the news.
(b) He was clearly upset by the news.
(c) He clearly was upset by the news.
(d) All of the above modify the clause.

78. In “They almost always agree on the decision,” “almost” modifies which adverb?
(a) Always
(b) Agree
(c) On
(d) The decision

79. Which sentence demonstrates an adverb of intensity?
(a) I completely understand the instructions.
(b) I understand the instructions.
(c) I slowly understand the instructions.
(d) I always understand the instructions.

80. In “Surprisingly, the results were conclusive,” what is the function of “surprisingly”?
(a) It serves as an intensifier to the results.
(b) It qualifies the entire sentence with the speaker’s reaction.
(c) It modifies the noun “results.”
(d) It links two independent clauses.

81. Which sentence uses the adverb “rarely” to modify a verb?
(a) Rarely do we see such talent.
(b) We rarely see such talent.
(c) Both A and B
(d) Neither A nor B

82. In “She undoubtedly won the competition,” what does the adverb “undoubtedly” do?
(a) It expresses uncertainty.
(b) It indicates the speaker’s strong confidence in the fact.
(c) It modifies the subject “she.”
(d) It functions as a conjunction.

83. Choose the sentence that uses the adverb “simply” to modify an adjective.
(a) It was a simply remarkable performance.
(b) Simply, the performance was remarkable.
(c) It was simply remarkable.
(d) Simply remarkable, the performance was.

84. In “I will eventually complete the assignment,” “eventually” is best categorized as an adverb of:
(a) Manner
(b) Degree
(c) Time
(d) Frequency

85. Which sentence best demonstrates the correct placement of an adverb modifying a modal verb?
(a) He can hardly believe his luck.
(b) He hardly can believe his luck.
(c) Hardly he can believe his luck.
(d) He can believe his luck hardly.

Adverbs MCQ – Objective Question Answer

86. In “She answered rather slowly,” what does “rather” modify?
(a) The verb “answered”
(b) The adverb “slowly”
(c) The subject “she”
(d) The object “answer”

87. Which sentence uses an adverb of probability?
(a) She will probably attend the meeting.
(b) She always attends the meeting.
(c) She attended the meeting.
(d) She rarely attends the meeting.

88. In “I completely forgot about the appointment,” “completely” functions as:
(a) An adverb modifying the verb “forgot.”
(b) An adverb modifying the noun “appointment.”
(c) An adverb modifying the pronoun “I.”
(d) A conjunction.

89. Choose the sentence where the adverb “merely” is used to indicate limitation.
(a) He is merely a beginner.
(b) He merely began the project.
(c) Merely, he is a beginner.
(d) Both A and B

90. In “They happily accepted the invitation,” which adverb tells us how the action was performed?
(a) They
(b) Happily
(c) Accepted
(d) Invitation

91. Which sentence contains an adverb modifying another adverb?
(a) She sings incredibly well.
(b) She sings well.
(c) She sings incredibly.
(d) Well, she sings.

92. In “He almost always arrives on time,” which two words together show the degree of frequency?
(a) Almost always
(b) Always arrives
(c) On time
(d) Almost on

93. Identify the adverb in the sentence: “Surprisingly, nobody knew the answer.”
(a) Nobody
(b) Knew
(c) The
(d) Surprisingly

94. Which sentence demonstrates the use of an adverb modifying the entire sentence’s tone?
(a) Frankly, I was disappointed with the outcome.
(b) I was frankly disappointed with the outcome.
(c) I was disappointed frankly with the outcome.
(d) Both A and B

95. “Absolutely” in “I absolutely agree with your plan” serves as an adverb of:
(a) Frequency
(b) Manner
(c) Degree
(d) Time

96. In “He simply cannot hide his excitement,” what is the function of “simply”?
(a) It emphasizes the impossibility expressed by “cannot.”
(b) It modifies “hide.”
(c) It modifies “excitement.”
(d) It acts as a noun.

97. Which sentence uses an adverb to qualify the meaning of a comparative adjective?
(a) She is far better than him at math.
(b) She is better than him at math.
(c) Far, she is better than him at math.
(d) She is better far than him at math.

98. In “I will probably join you later,” what role does the adverb “probably” play?
(a) It shows uncertainty regarding the future action.
(b) It indicates the time of the action.
(c) It describes the manner of joining.
(d) It modifies the subject “I.”

99. Which sentence employs an adverb to express a personal opinion about the following statement?
(a) Frankly, I believe the movie was overrate(d)
(b) I frankly believe the movie was overrate(d)
(c) I believe frankly the movie was overrate(d)
(d) All of the above

100. In “She will definitely succeed,” what does the adverb “definitely” indicate?
(a) It shows the time of success.
(b) It expresses certainty about her success.
(c) It modifies the noun “succeed.”
(d) It indicates frequency.

Answer & Explanation – Adverbs MCQ – Objective Question Answer

1. C – “Beautifully” is the adverb modifying the verb “sings.”
2. A – “Often” is the adverb of frequency in the sentence.
3. D – “Soon” is the adverb indicating when they will arrive.
4. C – Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs (not nouns).
5. C – “Very” modifies the adjective “clearly,” emphasizing the clarity.
6. B – “He runs quickly” correctly uses “quickly” as an adverb of manner.
7. C – “Tomorrow” specifies time, making it an adverb of time.
8. B – “Completely” modifies the verb “agree,” indicating full agreement.
9. C – “Barely” indicates degree (how little she passed) in this context.
10. B – “Almost” modifies the verb “missed” to suggest he nearly missed the bus.

11. A – “Very” modifies the adjective “tall,” describing the man’s height.
12. B – “Always” is the adverb of frequency that shows how often they eat together.
13. C – “Really” modifies “fast,” expressing the degree of speed.
14. A – “Sings sweetly” shows the adverb “sweetly” modifying the verb “sings.”
15. B – “Nearly” is the adverb modifying “completed” to show almost finishing.
16. C – “Soundly” describes how the baby slept.
17. C – “Quickly” modifies the verb “finished,” telling us how the homework was completed.
18. D – “Soon” functions as the adverb indicating when the meeting will occur.
19. A – “Outside” tells us where the children played.
20. C – “Correctly” modifies the verb “answered,” explaining how he answered.

Answer & Explanation – Adverbs MCQ – Objective Question Answer

21. A – “Hardly ever” is the adverbial phrase modifying “makes mistakes.”
22. B – “Remarkably” adds emphasis by expressing the speaker’s attitude about the ease of the test.
23. A – “Almost finished” correctly shows the near completion of dinner.
24. A – “Incredibly” modifies “bright,” intensifying the adjective describing the light.
25. D – “Surprisingly” is used as an introductory adverb expressing an unexpected situation.
26. B – “Eventually” fits best to indicate that the task will be completed in time.
27. A – “Very quickly” uses “very” (modifying the adverb “quickly”) to intensify the manner in which he finished the race.
28. B – “Completely” is a degree adverb modifying “forgot.”
29. D – Both “Slowly, she read the book” and “She slowly read the book” correctly show the adverb’s placement.
30. B – “Almost” describes the degree to which he lost his keys—it nearly happened.

Answer & Explanation – Adverbs MCQ – Objective Question Answer

31. B – “Well” modifies the verb “did” by describing the manner of performance.
32. B – “Seldom” is an adverb of frequency indicating how often they speak.
33. D – All the options include an adverb modifying a prepositional phrase; “in the hall,” “at the station,” or “during the summer” are examples.
34. B – “Nearly” modifies the verb “cried,” indicating that he was on the verge of crying.
35. A – “Definitely” is an adverb of certainty, showing assurance about the desire to join.
36. A – “Frankly” is an introductory adverb expressing the speaker’s honest opinion.
37. C – “Remarkably” modifies the verb “performed,” showing the degree of performance.
38. A – “Just” is correctly placed to modify the verb phrase “can’t believe it.”
39. A – “Very beautifully” uses “very” to intensify the adverb “beautifully.”
40. B – “Usually” is an adverb of frequency indicating the regularity of having coffee.

Answer & Explanation – Adverbs MCQ – Objective Question Answer

41. B – “Rather” and “confidently” are the two adverbs modifying “answered” and adding degree to the manner.
42. A – “Fortunately” modifies the entire clause, providing an opinion on the situation.
43. B – “Scarcely” modifies the verb phrase “had finished,” showing the limited extent of completion before the phone rang.
44. B – “Too” intensifies the adverb “softly,” modifying the manner of speaking.
45. B – “Last night” specifies the time when homework was finished.
46. B – “Surprisingly” comments on the whole situation, modifying the entire clause.
47. A – “Nearly” is correctly used to indicate he almost missed the train.
48. B – “Quite” modifies the adjective “interesting” to indicate degree.
49. A – “When he quickly ran to the station, he caught the bus” shows the adverb modifying the verb “ran” in a complex sentence.
50. B – “Hardly” describes the frequency or extent of sleeping, showing that she slept very little.

Answer & Explanation – Adverbs MCQ – Objective Question Answer

51. B – “Remarkably” expresses the speaker’s attitude about the results rather than modifying a specific word.
52. A – “Incredibly” modifies “well” (an adverb) and “well” modifies “sings” (a verb).
53. A – “Almost” modifies “always,” showing that the frequency is not absolute.
54. A – “Completely” is used to express total agreement, indicating degree.
55. A – “Silently and swiftly” demonstrates two adverbs modifying the same verb “left.”
56. B – “Too” emphasizes the adjective “tired,” showing an excessive degree.
57. B – “Frequently” is clearly an adverb of frequency in the sentence about dining.
58. B – “Nearly” indicates that the action of accepting was almost complete but not fully realized.
59. A – “Barely” is correctly placed to indicate he almost managed to finish his work on time.
60. B – “Oddly enough” modifies the entire sentence, providing the speaker’s reaction.

Answer & Explanation – Adverbs MCQ – Objective Question Answer

61. A – “Very” intensifies the adverb “beautifully,” modifying how she sings.
62. A – “Surprisingly” modifies “softly” by adding an unexpected degree to how he speaks.
63. C – “Scarcely” here functions as an adverb of degree, emphasizing that the action had barely begun.
64. C – “Incredibly” modifies the adjective “talented,” intensifying the quality.
65. A – “Honestly” is used at the beginning to modify the whole sentence, expressing the speaker’s tone.
66. B – “Ultimately” adds a concluding comment on the decision being hers.
67. A – “Possibly” modifies the modal verb “can,” indicating potential capability.
68. B – “Seldom” is again an adverb of frequency, showing how often she makes mistakes.
69. A – “Exceptionally” (or “exceedingly” in similar examples) typically modifies the adjective “good,” describing performance.
70. C – “Probably” is an adverb of certainty, indicating the likelihood of joining.

71. A – “Confidently accepted the challenging proposal yesterday” shows one adverb (“confidently”) modifying the verb and another (“yesterday”) modifying the time.
72. C – “Extremely” intensifies the adverb “well,” showing the high degree of performance.
73. B – “Eventually” indicates the time when they reached an agreement.
74. B – “Nearly” is a degree adverb modifying “finished,” meaning it was almost complete.
75. A – “Clearly” modifies the verb “explained,” telling us how the lesson was explained (manner).
76. B – “Frankly” expresses the speaker’s personal opinion about the mistake.
77. D – In all provided structures, the adverb (or its position) modifies the entire clause.
78. A – “Almost” modifies “always” to indicate that it is not 100% always.
79. A – “Completely” expresses the intensity of understanding.
80. B – “Surprisingly” qualifies the entire sentence, indicating the speaker’s reaction to the conclusive results.

81. C – Both “Rarely do we see such talent” and “We rarely see such talent” correctly use “rarely” as an adverb modifying the verb.
82. B – “Undoubtedly” shows the speaker’s strong confidence in her winning.
83. C – “Simply” is used to modify “remarkable,” indicating that the performance is extraordinary.
84. C – “Eventually” indicates the time factor in completing the assignment.
85. A – “Hardly” directly modifies the modal verb phrase “can believe,” expressing disbelief.
86. B – “Rather” modifies “slowly,” providing a degree of the manner in which she answered.
87. A – “Probably” is an adverb of probability, indicating uncertainty regarding attendance.
88. A – “Completely” modifies “forgot,” emphasizing the total absence of memory about the appointment.
89. D – “Merely” is used to limit or downplay in both cases (being just a beginner or just beginning).
90. B – “Happily” describes the manner in which they accepted the invitation.

91. A – “Incredibly” intensifies “well,” showing one adverb modifying another.
92. A – “Almost always” together shows the degree of frequency.
93. D – “Surprisingly” is the adverb that sets the tone for the sentence.
94. D – Both “Frankly, I was disappointed…” and “I was frankly disappointed…” effectively modify the sentence’s tone.
95. C – “Absolutely” is used to show the degree of agreement, an adverb of degree.
96. A – “Simply” emphasizes the impossibility conveyed by “cannot.”
97. A – “Far” modifies “better,” showing a degree in the comparative adjective.
98. A – “Probably” shows uncertainty regarding joining, acting as an adverb modifying the future action.
99. D – All options correctly use “frankly” to express personal opinion; the best answer is the one that naturally places it at the beginning or within the sentence.
100. B – “Definitely” expresses certainty about her success.

Conclusion

Reviewing the answer key with brief explanations reinforces the principles behind adverb usage and highlights common patterns and exceptions. Whether you’re learning or teaching, these exercises offer valuable insights into how adverbs function in everyday language. Mastery of these concepts not only improves grammatical accuracy but also enriches overall communication skills, empowering learners to express themselves more clearly and effectively.