Word Order And Adverbs Quiz 1 (10 MCQs)

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1. Adverbs can be found in these 3 positions:At the beginning, in the mid-position, at the end.

Correct Answer: A) True.

2. Connecting adverbs, adverbs of time and adverbs of manner for emphasis can be used at the beginning. True or false?

Correct Answer: B) True.

3. Complete the following sentence: ..... I was ..... in the mood to go swimming.

Correct Answer: C) Last week/hardly.

4. This is not a "Comment adverb"

Correct Answer: D) Slowly.

5. If there is more than one end position adverb in a sentenceor clause, the general rule is to put them in the followingorder:

Correct Answer: A) Manner, place, time.

6. Decide where to put the adverbs or adverbialphrases in the following sentence:I saw the comet. (only, in the sky, yesterday)

Correct Answer: C) Only yesterday, I saw the comet in the sky.

7. There are three normal positions for adverbs, though order can varyfor reasons of emphasis.

Correct Answer: A) True.

8. Adverbs can be found in these 3 positions:At the beginning, after the subject, at the end.

Correct Answer: B) False.

9. Transform the adjective into an adverb:disturbing

Correct Answer: A) Disturbingly.

10. Select the correct order:hardly / the / watch / they / TV / afternoon / ever / in

Correct Answer: C) They hardly ever watch TV in the afternoon.