These exercises are based on the course about adverbs in English. You will practise using adverbs of manner, time, place, and frequency in real sentences.
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Exercice 1 — Fill in the Blank with the Right Adverb
Complete each sentence by filling in the blank with the correct adverb from the course (manner, time, place, or frequency).
- She sings ___ in the school choir. (how she sings — with great skill)
- He ___ eats vegetables because he doesn't like them. (how often — almost never)
- They are waiting for the bus ___. (where — not inside)
- My brother wakes up ___ every morning for school. (when — not late)
Correction
- She sings beautifully in the school choir.
- He rarely eats vegetables because he doesn't like them.
- They are waiting for the bus outside.
- My brother wakes up early every morning for school.
Exercice 2 — Spot and Correct the Adverb Mistake
Each sentence contains one adverb error. Identify the mistake and rewrite the full sentence correctly.
- She drives careful on the highway every day.
- He plays the piano good for a beginner.
- They go always to the park on Sundays.
- My sister speaks very loud in quiet places.
Correction
- She drives carefully on the highway every day.
- He plays the piano well for a beginner.
- They always go to the park on Sundays.
- My sister speaks very loudly in quiet places.
Exercice 3 — Choose the Correct Adverb
Choose the answer that correctly completes each sentence using the right type of adverb (manner, time, place, or frequency).
- Tom ___ goes to bed before 10 p.m. — he almost never stays up late.
- The children are playing ___ in the garden. (in a noisy, energetic way)
- I left my bag ___. (not outside — it is in this room)
- She ___ checks her phone — it is the first thing she does every morning.
Correction
- Tom rarely goes to bed before 10 p.m.
- The children are playing loudly in the garden.
- I left my bag here.
- She always checks her phone.
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