B1: Adverbs for Time, Degree, Manner Quiz

What does "yesterday" refer to?

• The day before today

• Tomorrow

• Next week

• Last month

Answer explanation

"Yesterday" specifically refers to the day before today, making "The day before today" the correct choice. The other options refer to different times that do not align with the definition of yesterday.

When would you use "soon"?

• To indicate something that happened recently

• To refer to a distant future event

• To say something will happen shortly

• To talk about the past

Answer explanation

The word 'soon' is used to indicate that something will happen shortly. It does not refer to recent events, distant future events, or the past, making 'to say something will happen shortly' the correct choice.

What does "later" mean?

• At an earlier time

• At a later time

• In the future

• Right now

Answer explanation

The term 'later' refers to something that occurs at a subsequent time, making 'At a later time' the correct choice. The other options do not accurately capture this meaning.

If someone says, "I am very tired," what does "very" indicate?

• A small amount

• A high degree

• An average amount

• A negative degree

Answer explanation

The word 'very' intensifies the adjective 'tired', indicating a high degree of tiredness. Therefore, it suggests that the person feels significantly more tired than just tired, making 'A high degree' the correct choice.

What does "quite" mean when used to describe something?

• Not at all

• To a certain extent

• Very much

• Almost

Answer explanation

The word "quite" means "to a certain extent," indicating a moderate degree rather than an absolute one. It does not imply "not at all," "very much," or "almost," making the correct choice clear.

Choose the correct usage of "almost":

• I have almost finished my homework.

• I finished my homework almost.

• I am almost going to school.

• I almost will call you.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is "I have almost finished my homework." because it properly places "almost" before the past participle "finished," indicating that the action is nearly complete. The other options misuse "almost."

What does "slowly" describe?

• The speed of an action

• The time of an action

• The manner of thinking

• The degree of an emotion

Answer explanation

The word 'slowly' describes how fast an action is performed, indicating a low speed. Therefore, the correct choice is 'The speed of an action'.

Choose the correct sentence: "She walked ____ to avoid noise."

• quickly

• carefully

• soon

• very

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'carefully' because it indicates a cautious manner of walking to avoid making noise. 'Quickly' implies speed, 'soon' refers to time, and 'very' is an adverb that does not fit the context.

When would you say "quickly"?

• To describe a slow action

• To indicate something done at a fast speed

• To describe something that happened in the past

• To indicate a time in the future

Answer explanation

You would say "quickly" to indicate something done at a fast speed. It describes the manner in which an action is performed, contrasting with slow actions.

What does "carefully" imply?

• Without thought

• In a rushed manner

• With attention and caution

• Very quickly

Answer explanation

The term 'carefully' implies acting 'with attention and caution.' It suggests a deliberate and thoughtful approach, contrasting with options that indicate a lack of thought or a rushed manner.