Learn English Adjective/Adverb 3

Question 1

Which sentence uses the superlative form correctly?

Accepted Answer

She is the tallest girl in class.

Answer

The superlative of 'tall' is 'tallest' — never combine -est with 'most.'

Question 2

In the sentence 'He speaks very fluently,' what does 'very' modify?

Accepted Answer

The adverb 'fluently'

Answer

'Very' is an adverb that intensifies another adverb, 'fluently.'

Question 3

Choose the sentence that correctly uses 'hard' as an adverb.

Accepted Answer

She worked hard all day.

Answer

'Hard' is already an adverb meaning 'with great effort,' so no -ly suffix is needed.

Question 4

What does 'hardly' mean in this sentence? 'I can hardly hear you.'

Accepted Answer

almost not at all

Answer

'Hardly' means 'scarcely' or 'barely,' and is unrelated in meaning to 'hard.'

Question 5

Which adjective correctly fills the blank? 'The children were ___ after playing outside all afternoon.'

Accepted Answer

tired

Answer

'Tired' is the adjective describing the state of the children after playing.

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