Adverbs Quiz 2 Intermediate Level

Introduction to Adverbs at the Intermediate Level

Adverbs play a crucial role in English by adding detail and precision to our expressions. At the intermediate level, understanding how adverbs function becomes more nuanced as we explore their various types and positions in sentences. This second quiz in our adverbs series will help you assess your knowledge of adverbs at an intermediate level, building upon basic concepts.

Types of Adverbs to Master

Before diving into the quiz, let’s review the main types of adverbs you should be familiar with at the intermediate level:

Adverbs of Manner

These adverbs tell us how something happens. They often end in -ly and answer the question “how?”
Examples: quickly, carefully, beautifully, well, badly

Adverbs of Time

These indicate when something happens and answer the question “when?”
Examples: yesterday, today, now, soon, already, yet

Adverbs of Place

These show where something happens and answer the question “where?”
Examples: here, there, everywhere, nearby, upstairs

Adverbs of Frequency

These tell us how often something happens and answer the question “how often?”
Examples: always, usually, sometimes, rarely, never

Adverbs of Degree

These indicate the intensity or degree of an action, adjective, or another adverb.
Examples: very, too, extremely, quite, rather, almost

Adverb Placement Rules

At the intermediate level, understanding where to place adverbs becomes increasingly important:

1. Adverbs of manner often come after the verb or object: “She sang beautifully” or “He completed the task carefully.”

2. Adverbs of frequency typically appear before the main verb but after auxiliary verbs: “They always arrive early” or “She has never been to Paris.”

3. Adverbs of time can be placed at the beginning or end of a sentence: “Yesterday, we went shopping” or “We’ll see you soon.”

4. Adverbs of degree usually come before the word they modify: “The test was extremely difficult” or “She speaks quite fluently.”

Adverbs vs. Adjectives: Common Confusion

One of the most challenging aspects of adverbs at the intermediate level is distinguishing them from adjectives:

Adjective	Adverb	Example Sentences
Good	Well	She is a good singer. (adjective) She sings well. (adverb)
Fast	Fast	That’s a fast car. (adjective) He drives fast. (adverb)
Hard	Hard	This is a hard problem. (adjective) She works hard. (adverb)
Late	Late	The late train was canceled. (adjective) They arrived late. (adverb)
Early	Early	We took an early flight. (adjective) Please arrive early. (adverb)

Adverbs Quiz 2 – Intermediate Level (25 Questions)

Test your knowledge with these sample questions. Choose the correct answer for each:

Part 1: Identifying Adverbs

1. Which word is an adverb in the sentence: “The team played exceptionally well yesterday”?
a) team
b) played
c) exceptionally
d) yesterday

2. In the sentence “She speaks quite fluently for a beginner,” which two words are adverbs?
a) quite, fluently
b) speaks, quite
c) quite, beginner
d) speaks, fluently

3. Identify the adverb of degree: “The museum was rather interesting.”
a) museum
b) was
c) rather
d) interesting

Part 2: Adverb Placement

4. Where should the adverb “often” be placed in this sentence: “She has been to Paris.”
a) She often has been to Paris.
b) She has often been to Paris.
c) She has been often to Paris.
d) She has been to Paris often.

5. Choose the correct sentence:
a) He quickly finished his homework.
b) He finished quickly his homework.
c) He finished his quickly homework.
d) He finished his homework quick.

6. Where should “rarely” go in this sentence: “They have gone to the theater since moving here.”
a) Rarely they have gone to the theater since moving here.
b) They rarely have gone to the theater since moving here.
c) They have rarely gone to the theater since moving here.
d) They have gone rarely to the theater since moving here.

Part 3: Comparative and Superlative Forms

7. What is the comparative form of “carefully”?
a) more carefully
b) carefuller
c) more careful
d) carefully-er

8. Choose the correct superlative form:
a) most fastest
b) most fast
c) fastest
d) most fastly

9. Which sentence is correct?
a) She speaks more clearly than her sister.
b) She speaks clearlier than her sister.
c) She speaks more clearer than her sister.
d) She speaks clearer than her sister.

Part 4: Adverbs vs. Adjectives

10. Choose the correct option: “The children played _____ in the garden.”
a) happy
b) happily
c) happiness
d) happier

11. Which is correct? “She feels _____ about her new job.”
a) nervous
b) nervously
c) nervousness
d) more nervous

12. Select the proper form: “The team performed _____ than expected.”
a) good
b) well
c) better
d) best

Irregular Adverbs to Remember

At the intermediate level, you should be familiar with these common irregular adverbs:

Adjective	Adverb
Good	Well
Fast	Fast
Hard	Hard
Late	Late
Early	Early
Straight	Straight
High	Highly
Wrong	Wrongly

Advanced Adverb Concepts

As you progress beyond the intermediate level, you’ll encounter these more complex adverbial concepts:

Conjunctive Adverbs

These adverbs connect independent clauses and show the relationship between them:
– However
– Therefore
– Nevertheless
– Furthermore
– Meanwhile
– Consequently

Example: “The weather was terrible; however, we still enjoyed our vacation.”

Adverbial Phrases and Clauses

Groups of words that function as adverbs:
– Adverbial phrase: “in a hurry,” “with great care”
– Adverbial clause: “when the rain stops,” “because she was tired”

Example: “They finished the project in record time.”

Common Mistakes with Adverbs

Watch out for these typical errors that even intermediate learners make:

1. Using adjectives instead of adverbs: “He drives dangerous” instead of “He drives dangerously”

2. Double comparatives: “He runs more faster” instead of “He runs faster”

3. Misplacing adverbs: “She only likes chocolate” vs. “She likes only chocolate” (different meanings)

4. Confusing good/well: “He sings good” instead of “He sings well”

5. Overusing intensifiers: “very, very, very quickly” instead of “extremely quickly”

Practice Exercises for Intermediate Learners

To strengthen your adverb skills, try these practice activities:

1. Identify the adverbs in a newspaper article and categorize them by type.

2. Rewrite sentences by moving the adverbs to different positions and note how the meaning changes.

3. Transform adjectives into adverbs in a paragraph.

4. Create sentences using conjunctive adverbs to connect related ideas.

5. Practice using comparative and superlative forms of adverbs in context.

Conclusion and Next Steps

Mastering adverbs at the intermediate level requires consistent practice and attention to detail. This quiz has covered the essential aspects of adverbs, from identification and placement to comparative forms and common irregular patterns. To continue improving, regularly incorporate adverbs into your writing and speaking, paying close attention to their correct usage and position.

For further advancement, explore the relationships between adverbs and other parts of speech, study adverbial clauses in complex sentences, and practice using adverbs to enhance the precision and nuance of your communication. Remember that adverbs add color and specificity to your language, making your expression more vivid and exact.