Adverbs MCQs with Answers and Explanations for Competitive Exams

Question #1

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He drove _______ fast, which worried his mother.

A. so

B. very

C. too

D. much

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Too' implies an excessive degree, which fits the context of worrying his mother. 'Very' is also a degree adverb but doesn't imply excess.

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Question #2

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I have _______ finished my homework.

A. still

B. ever

C. already

D. yet

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Already' is used for actions completed earlier than expected. It is typically used in affirmative sentences.

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Question #3

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The weather is _______ hot today.

A. extreme

B. extremely

C. extremity

D. extremer

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Hot' is an adjective, so it needs an adverb to modify it. 'Extremely' is the adverb.

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Question #4

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He worked _______ and finished the project on time.

A. hardly

B. hard

C. difficult

D. difficulty

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Hard' is an adverb meaning 'with great effort'. 'Hardly' means 'scarcely' and changes the meaning completely.

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Question #5

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I can _______ see the board from here.

A. hard

B. hardly

C. much

D. very

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Hardly' means 'almost not', which makes sense with 'see the board'. 'Hard' would not fit here.

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Question #6

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He is _______ late for his appointments.

A. already

B. yet

C. never

D. always

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Always' indicates a habitual action. The other options don't fit the present tense context as well.

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Question #7

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She sang _______ than everyone else.

A. beautifully

B. more beautiful

C. more beautifully

D. beautiful

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The sentence uses a comparison ('than'), so we need the comparative form of the adverb 'beautifully', which is 'more beautifully'.

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Question #8

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Please wait _______. The doctor will see you soon.

A. patiently

B. more patient

C. patient

D. patience

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Wait' is a verb, so it must be modified by an adverb. 'Patiently' is the adverb.

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Question #9

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The train arrived _______ than expected.

A. later

B. latest

C. late

D. lately

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The sentence uses 'than', indicating a comparison. 'Later' is the comparative form of the adverb 'late'.

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Question #10

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We have _______ met such a generous person.

A. already

B. never

C. ever

D. yet

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Never' is used in affirmative sentences to indicate 'not at any time'. It fits the context perfectly.

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Question #11

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Have you _______ been to Japan?

A. ever

B. never

C. yet

D. already

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Ever' is used in questions to ask about a general experience. 'Never' is used in statements.

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Question #12

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The children are playing _______ in the garden.

A. happy

B. more happy

C. happily

D. happiness

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Playing' is a verb, so it requires an adverb. 'Happily' is the adverb.

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Question #13

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He is _______ strong enough to lift that weight.

A. very

B. too

C. much

D. so

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Much' is used to modify comparative and superlative adjectives ('strong enough'). 'Very' modifies adjectives but not comparatives.

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Question #14

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She solved the puzzle _______.

A. easily

B. easier

C. easiest

D. easy

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Solved' is a verb, so it needs an adverb. 'Easily' is the adverb.

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Question #15

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The movie was _______ interesting that I watched it twice.

A. so

B. very

C. much

D. too

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'So' is used with 'that' clauses to show a consequence. 'Very' does not take a 'that' clause.

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Question #16

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He behaves _______ a gentleman.

A. more

B. so

C. like

D. as

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Like' is used as a preposition to compare nouns/pronouns. 'Behaves like' is a common collocation. 'As' is used for clauses.

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Question #17

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I am _______ tired to go out tonight.

A. much

B. too

C. so

D. very

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Too' indicates excess and is followed by 'to + verb'.

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Question #18

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She spoke _______ slowly that everyone understood her.

A. such

B. very

C. too

D. so

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'So' is used with an adjective/adverb and 'that' to indicate a consequence.

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Question #19

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We go to the cinema _______.

A. once a week

B. once in week

C. once

D. one a week

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The correct adverb phrase of frequency is 'once a week'.

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Question #20

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The results were _______ surprising.

A. quiet

B. quite

C. quit

D. quits

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Quite' is an adverb meaning 'completely' or 'rather'. 'Quiet' is an adjective.

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