Adverbs (Interactive Test)

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A Test on Adverbs

Test your understanding of the term "adverb" with this interactive test. This test is linked to the lesson on adverbs, which also has a test.

This test starts by testing just classic adverbs (e.g., happily, quickly, silently), but from Level 8, it includes adverbial phrases (e.g., The boy ran like the wind) and adverbial clauses (e.g., The boy ran like his life depended on it).

Interactive Test

Click on the adverbs:

NB: This test does not expect you to select conjunctive adverbs (e.g., however, also, furthermore).

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Types of Adverbs

Remember, an adverb is not always a single word, and an adverb does not always tell you how an action is performed. For example, an adverb might tell where or why an action is performed. Here is a list of the different types of adverbs:

Adverb of Place (e.g., I did not put it in the box.)
Adverbs of Manner (e.g., The lion crawled like an escaped convict.)
Adverbs of Degree (e.g., He boxed more cleverly.)
Adverb of Condition (e.g., If it rains, the party will be ruined.)
Adverb of Concession (e.g., A loud voice cannot compete with a clear voice, even if it's a whisper.)
Adverbs of Reason (e.g., Given today's strong tide, you should expect a tough swim.

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