ADVERBS

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The lawyer argued his case ____ to convince the jury.

• loudly
• ambiguously

• vehemently

Answer explanation

Vehemently means forcefully and passionately, which suits a strong argument.

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The thief moved ____ through the dark alley to avoid being noticed.

• loudly
• noisily

• stealthily

Answer explanation

Stealthily means moving in a secretive and quiet way.

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She completed the test ____ and double-checked her answers.

• recklessly

• carelessly
• meticulously

Answer explanation

Meticulously means with great attention to detail, which fits checking answers carefully.

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He spoke so ____ that the audience could barely hear him.

• loudly
• Inaudibly

• resoundingly

Answer explanation

Inaudibly means in a way that is not able to be heard.

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The students listened ____ as the professor explained the complex theory.

• carelessly
• quickly
• attentively

Answer explanation

Attentively means with full concentration and focus.

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The project was ____ delayed due to bad weather.

• slightly
• swiftly

• indefinitely

Answer explanation

Indefinitely means for an unknown or unlimited period.

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The politician answered the question ____ to avoid controversy.

• hastily
• bluntly

• evasively

Answer explanation

Evasively means avoiding a direct answer.

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She ran ____ to catch the last train home.

• slowly
• leisurely

• hastily

Answer explanation

Hastily means quickly and with urgency.

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The sculpture was ____ placed on the pedestal to avoid damage.

• hastily
• recklessly

• gingerly

Answer explanation

Gingerly means handling something with great care.

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The manager spoke ____ about the company’s new policies.

• incoherently

• silently
• transparently

Answer explanation

Transparently means clearly and openly.