Irregular Adverbs: Different Forms, Different Meanings

What are irregular adverbs?

• adverbs with two different forms and meanings

• adverbs that are rarely used

• adverbs that are only used in formal writing

Why are irregular adverbs important?

• they are used in poetry

• for precise communication

• they are used in scientific writing

What is the meaning of 'hard' in 'She works hard every day'?

• with great effort or force

• barely

• not at all

Which adverb is irregular?

• hard

• angrily

• actively

He arrived ___ to the meeting.

• lately

• late

Which adverb does not follow the regular pattern?

• quickly

• slowly

• late

What does 'shortly' mean in 'The movie will begin shortly'?

• suddenly, abruptly

• in a short time

• never

What does 'near' mean?

• physically close

• not at all

• almost

What does 'most' indicate in 'Most students prefer online classes'?

• a few students

• the majority of students

• all students

What does 'nearly' mean?

• almost

• exactly

• physically close