Adverbs of Manner Exercises
The following exercises will help you gain greater understanding about how adverbs of manner work. Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.
1. The excited baby pounded the table _______________.
a. Badly
b. Hungrily
c. Normally
d. Variously
Answer: B. The excited baby pounded the table hungrily.
2. Walk ______________ or you may miss the bus.
a. Quickly
b. Slowly
c. Personally
d. Happily
Answer: A. Walk quickly or you may miss the bus.
3. Reading ______________ helps you to understand concepts better.
a. Rapidly
b. Briefly
c. Carefully
d. Always
Answer: C. Reading carefully helps you to understand concepts better.
4. Playing music too _______________ can damage your hearing.
a. Slowly
b. Cheerfully
c. Carelessly
d. Loudly
Answer: D. Playing music too loudly can damage your hearing.
5. A tortoise walks _______________.
a. Mostly
b. Slowly
c. Happily
d. Eagerly
Answer: B. A tortoise walks slowly.
