Proper Use of Adverbs - English Grammar Exercise

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Some adverbs have a slightly different meaning when we add a suffix -ly to them. Practice your grammar with this free English grammar exericise. Choose the correct adverb from the options according to the sentence.

Question 1:

We met each other yesterday. He spoke English very _______. He's got much better at it since the last year.

A) good

B) well

1 b

Question 2:

They went on studying _______ into the night. Next day, they were all tired, but all passed the test.

A) deep

B) deeply

1 b

Question 3:

Could you turn on the light, please? I'm trying to study, but it's very dark here and I can _______ read the textbook.

A) hard

B) hardly

1 b

Question 4:

We live _______ the school. We are so lucky because it takes us only 5 minutes to get there.

A) near

B) nearly

1 b

Question 5:

Oh no, we got to the train station _______. The next train sets off in 5 hours. We should've left earlier.

A) late

B) lately

1 b

Question 6:

I must study _______ for the next English exam. It's my last chance.

A) hard

B) hardly

1 b

Question 7:

It's _______ 8 pm and getting late. We should pack our things and go straight home.

A) near

B) nearly

1 b

Question 8:

Don't worry, we won't get lost. I know this place really _______. I used to play here as a child.

A) good

B) well

1 b

Question 9:

This is our English teacher. She's _______ respected in the school, so be always polite to her.

A) high

B) highly

1 b

Question 10:

How long have you been waiting here? Not for long, I have arrived just _______.

A) late

B) lately

1 b