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Adverbs
Includes questions related to the comprehension, usage and identification of the parts of speech that modify a verb, adverb or adjective such as quickly or very.
6,107 Questions
How can an infinitive phrase function as an adverb?
Infinitive phrases ("to" form of a verb) can be nouns, adjectives, or adverbs. As adverbs, they answer the question "why" or "for what purpose."
In the sentence "Applicants must swim five miles to qualify as a lifeguard" the infinitive phrase "to qualify as a lifeguard" modifies the verb "must swim" gives the reason why they are swimming.
In the sentence "She is old enough to drive" the infinitive modifies the adjective "old."
No, "fancy" is not an adverb. It is typically used as an adjective to describe something as elaborate or decorative.
The word "unfortunately" is not an adverb in this sentence. It is actually an adverbial phrase used to convey a feeling or sentiment.
What is the adverb in this sentence Liz looked around but she couldn't find her glasses?
The adverb in the sentence is "around." It describes where Liz looked.
The participles of the verb to study are studied and studying, but have no adverb forms.
For persons who study, there is the derivative adjective studious, with the adverb studiously.
Yes, the word oily is an adverb.
To provide you with an example sentence: "the cheese sauce tasted a bit oily".
It is also used as an adjective.
No, the word "flew" is a past tense verb, not an adverb. An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb to provide more information about how an action is performed.
No, "strolled" is a verb, specifically the past tense of "stroll." An adverb typically describes how an action is performed, while "strolled" refers to the action itself.
No, it is not. It is a verb (to expect: to anticipate or consider likely).
No, the word backpack is not an adverb at all.
The word backpack is a noun ("pass me my backpack please") and a verb ("we will backpack across the valley").
What part of speech is the word tumultuously?
The word "tumultuously" is an adverb. It describes how an action is performed, in this case, tumultuously, or in a tumultuous manner.
We drove north. In this sentence, north is an adverb because it answers the question Where?
No, the word furious is not an adverb.
The adverb form of the word "furious" is furiously.
No, the word squirmy is not an adverb.
The word squirmy is an adjective.
The adverb form of the word "false" is falsely.
An example sentence is: "he falsely accused him of stealing the vase".
No, the word cheeky is not an adverb.
The adverb form of the word would be cheekily.
Yes, the word possibly is indeed an adverb.
An example sentence for you is: "it will possibly be the most important scientific discovery for decades to come".
Is the word suitable an adverb or an adjective?
The word "suitable" is an adjective. It describes a noun by indicating that something is appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or situation.
Is the word quickly an adjective adverb or verb?
"Quickly" is an adverb. It describes the manner in which an action is performed.
No, "leaky" is an adjective that describes something that is allowing liquid or gas to escape through a hole or crack. An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, but "leaky" is used to describe a noun.
No, the word flavour (UK spelling) / flavor (US spelling) is not an adverb.
The word flavour / flavor is a noun (there is a lot of flavour in this dish) and a verb (I will flavour the chicken before cooking).
No, the word unobservant is not an adverb.
This word is an adjective and a noun.
The adverb form of the word "unobservant" is unobservantly.
Is stayed an adverb or a verb?
The word "stayed" is a verb.
Some example sentences are:
We stayed at the local hotel.
The dog obediently stayed where he was told.
He stayed behind after school to finish his project.
