Adverb Test

Identify the Adverb: He continued his journey and saw New Zealand but did not find the great southern land.

• Not

• Southern

• Great

• Journey

Identify the question answered by the italicized adverb. In the blank write the letter that corresponds to the correct answer. Captain James Cook of the British Navy courageously took up the search for the unknown land.

• When?

• Where?

• How?

• To What extent?

Identify the question answered by the italicized adverb. In the blank write the letter that corresponds to the correct answer. He was able to search the area quite thoroughly, though.

• When?

• Where?

• How?

• To What extent?

What is the adverb: Off the coast of Australia, his ship was almost destroyed on a reef.

• quickly

• almost

• suddenly

• nearly

What is the adverb: Between the two areas, he discovered many islands and often befriended the natives who lived there.

• often

• quickly

• suddenly

• rarely

Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, a race was (quickly, positive) developing.

• quickly

• quicklier

• more quickly

Two men were preparing (seriously, superlative) to lead the first expedition to the

South Pole

• seriously

• more seriously

• most seriously

Choose the ADVERB

• easy

• easily

Choose the ADVERB(s):

Suzzie hit the ball hard during her first baseball practice.

• baseball

• first

• hard

• hit

Choose the ADVERB(s):

An electrician would not come immediately.

• would

• not

• come

• immediately