Grammar
Choose the word that is being modified by the italicised adverb in the sentence.
The guide glanced backward at the distant herd of zebras.
glanced
necessary for the success or continued existence of something
a) procure b) route c) vital
d) thirst
c) vital
Decide whether the italicised adverb clause is a conditional clause, a clause of comparison/concession, a clause of purpose, or none of those.
We walk along the beach all winter, even though it’s too cold to swim.
a) clause of comparison/concession
b) conditional clause
c) clause of purpose
d) none of the above
a) clause of comparison/concession
a device for making objects that are far away appear nearer and larger
a) locomotive b) binoculars c) thud
d) din
b) binoculars
Determine how the adverb functions in this sentence.
The wind howled very loudly by the ocean.
a) comparative/superlative adverb b) intensifier
c) irregular adverb d) negative
b) intensifier
a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen in the near future
a) precipitation b) anticipation c) element
d) route
b) anticipation
Decide whether the italicised adverb clause is an adverb clause of place, time, cause and effect, or none of these.
Wild animals will show up wherever there is food for them.
a) none of the above b) cause and effect
c) time d) place
d) place
a state of total confusion with no order
a) chaos b) battered c) din d) thud
a) chaos
Decide whether the italicised adverb clause is an adverb clause of place, time, cause and effect, or none of these.
Although I don’t mind snakes, I won’t pick up a worm!
a) none of the above b) cause and effect
c) time d) place
a) none of the above
done, occurring, or active at night.
a) nocturnal b)thrive c) occasion d) thud
a) nocturnal