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Adjectives & adverbs: Practice Questions

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Question 1
1 mark

Which of the following sentences correctly demonstrates the word order of an adverb of frequency?

Question 2
1 mark

Complete the sentence using the most appropriate comparative form:
"While both candidates performed well, the second applicant appeared to have ______ experience in international relations than the first."<\/p>

Question 3
1 mark

Complete the sentence with the correct adjective form:
"I found the technical manual for the new laboratory equipment to be extremely ..., so I requested a demonstration."

Question 4
1 mark

Complete the sentence using the most appropriate adverbial modifier:
"Due to the implementation of new technology, the factory now operates ... more efficiently than it did in the previous decade."

Question 5
1 mark

Identify the correct word order for the adverb of frequency in the following sentence:
"Our headteacher ______ for the weekly assembly, as she believes in setting a good example for the students."<\/p>

Question 6
3 marks

Correct the errors related to adverb formation and comparative adjectives in the following sentence:
"The chef prepared quick the meal, but the result was tasty-er than we expected."

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Question 7
5 marks

Rewrite the following sentence using the structure 'as... as' and the adverb 'enough' while maintaining the original meaning:
"The runner was too slow to win the race, even though he is the same speed as the previous champion."

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Question 8
5 marks

Complete the sentence using the correct comparative adverb form of the word in brackets:
"After spending the summer at a language camp in France, Julian now speaks French ______ (fluently) than he did last year."

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Question 9
4 marks

Read the following diary entry written by a student and complete the tasks that follow.

"Our geography field trip to the coast was incredibly (a) ... (interest). At first, I was (b) ... (worry) that it would rain, but the weather stayed fine. We (c) ... (often / see) rare birds near the cliffs. In fact, our teacher said this year's data was (d) ... (sustainable) than last year's collection."

Task:
(i) Provide the correct -ed or -ing adjective forms for gaps (a) and (b).
(ii) Rewrite the sentence for gap (c) using the correct word order for the adverb of frequency.
(iii) Complete gap (d) using the correct comparative form of the adjective in brackets.

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Question 10
6 marks

A local magazine is reviewing a newly opened community center. Rewrite and combine the following sentences using the advanced grammatical structures specified in the brackets.

1. The architectural design of the building is clever. (Use an adverbial intensifier to replace 'clever' to show a high degree of skill).
2. The library has many books. It does not have as many digital resources as the city center branch. (Combine into one sentence using a concessive adverbial).
3. Out of all the presenters at the opening ceremony, the mayor spoke with the most confidence. (Rewrite the sentence using a superlative adverb).

Tasks:
(a) Provide the rewritten version of sentence 1.
(b) Provide the combined version of sentence 2.
(c) Provide the rewritten version of sentence 3.

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