Position of Adverbs and Adverb Phrase – English Grammar Test for B2
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Part 1 – Multiple Choice (1–20)
Choose the correct answer.
1 She __________ speaks to strangers.
(a) seldom (b) seldomly (c) seldomed
2 I have __________ seen such a funny film.
(a) ever (b) never (c) always
3 They __________ go hiking on Sundays.
(a) usually (b) usual (c) usefully
4 The teacher is __________ patient with her students.
(a) very (b) too (c) both (a) and (b)
5 He arrived __________ than everyone else.
(a) earlier (b) more early (c) earlyer
6 She sings __________.
(a) beautiful (b) beautifully (c) beautyfully
7 I’ll call you __________ I get home.
(a) before (b) while (c) when
8 My parents have __________ travelled abroad.
(a) ever (b) never (c) still
9 He drives __________ on the motorway.
(a) careful (b) carefully (c) carely
10 The children are __________ noisy today.
(a) very (b) too (c) so
11 We finished the project __________ time.
(a) on (b) in (c) at
12 She will be here __________ a few minutes.
(a) on (b) for (c) in
13 The bus __________ stops in front of my house.
(a) always (b) ever (c) neverly
14 I have __________ finished my homework.
(a) just (b) yet (c) still
15 He walks __________ fast to catch the train.
(a) very (b) enough (c) too
16 They go on holiday __________ summer.
(a) in (b) on (c) at
17 The train arrived __________ than expected.
(a) later (b) more late (c) lately
18 We will call you __________ tomorrow morning.
(a) early (b) earlier (c) earlyer
19 I usually drink coffee __________ breakfast.
(a) on (b) before (c) at
20 They’re working __________ on the new website.
(a) hard (b) hardly (c) harderly
Part 2 – Gap-Fill (21–35)
Complete each sentence with the correct form or position of the adverb/adverb phrase.
21 He __________ goes to bed after midnight. (rarely)
22 We have __________ finished the report. (already)
23 The children are playing __________ in the garden. (happily)
24 I met her __________ the concert. (after)
25 My parents are __________ at home on Sundays. (usually)
26 I __________ forget people’s names. (sometimes)
27 She drives __________ to work every morning. (carefully)
28 We will leave __________ the meeting ends. (when)
29 He arrived __________ than we expected. (earlier)
30 I have __________ seen such a strange animal. (never)
31 We are __________ learning about adverb placement. (currently)
32 She sings __________ in front of an audience. (beautifully)
33 They have lived here __________ 10 years. (for)
34 I will visit you __________ I have free time. (whenever)
35 He __________ goes jogging in the morning. (always)
Part 3 – Error Correction (36–45)
Each sentence contains one error in adverb position. Correct it.
36 I have seen already that movie.
37 She speaks very goodly English.
38 We go always to the same restaurant.
39 He drives carefully always to work.
40 The children play every day happily.
41 She goes never out at night.
42 We cleaned carefully the room before dinner.
43 He finished his project completely yesterday.
44 I am late always for my meetings.
45 They work hard very in the morning.
Part 4 – Dialogue Completion (46–55)
Fill in each blank with the correct adverb or adverb phrase.
46
A: Did you enjoy the concert?
B: Yes! We arrived __________ and got perfect seats. (early)
47
A: Have you met the new boss yet?
B: Yes, I’ve __________ met her. (already)
48
A: Do you like horror movies?
B: No, I __________ watch them. (rarely)
49
A: Why are you smiling?
B: I’ve __________ received good news! (just)
50
A: Do you work late?
B: No, I __________ leave at 5:00 p.m. (usually)
51
A: Have you ever travelled abroad?
B: No, I’ve __________ been outside my country. (never)
52
A: Is your boss polite?
B: Yes, he’s __________ kind to everyone. (always)
53
A: You look tired.
B: I went to bed very __________ last night. (late)
54
A: Are you busy these days?
B: Yes, I’m __________ working on a new project. (currently)
55
A: Do you cook dinner at home?
B: Yes, I __________ cook on weekends. (often)
Part 5 – Reading Comprehension (56–60)
Read the passage and answer the questions.
Daniel’s Workday
Daniel usually gets up early and drinks coffee quietly in the kitchen. He often leaves for work at 7:30 because traffic is heavy later. At work, he checks his emails first and then attends meetings. He never forgets to greet everyone politely. He works hard and rarely takes long breaks. After work, he drives home carefully and sometimes stops at the supermarket. In the evening, he usually watches TV or listens to music. He always goes to bed before midnight because he believes that sleeping early keeps him healthy.
56 Daniel leaves for work __________.
(a) late (b) early (c) rarely
57 He never forgets to greet everyone __________.
(a) politely (b) quiet (c) late
58 He drives home __________.
(a) careful (b) carefully (c) careless
59 He __________ takes long breaks.
(a) rarely (b) always (c) usually
60 He goes to bed before midnight to stay __________.
(a) strong (b) healthy (c) polite
Answer
1 (a) seldom – Frequency adverb before main verb.
2 (b) never – Negative frequency adverb; replaces “ever” in affirmative.
3 (a) usually – Common frequency adverb.
4 (c) both (a) and (b) – “Very” and “too” both modify adjectives.
5 (a) earlier – Correct comparative form.
6 (b) beautifully – Correct adverb form of “beautiful.”
7 (c) when – Time conjunction.
8 (b) never – Negative frequency adverb.
9 (b) carefully – Manner adverb modifies “drives.”
10 (a) very – Degree adverb before adjective.
11 (a) on – Expression “on time.”
12 (c) in – “In a few minutes” = after a short time.
13 (a) always – Frequency adverb before verb.
14 (a) just – Refers to a recent action.
15 (c) too – “Too fast” = faster than desirable.
16 (a) in – “In summer” for seasons.
17 (a) later – Comparative adverb of time.
18 (a) early – Adverb of time.
19 (b) before – Correct preposition for time sequence.
20 (a) hard – Adverb of manner; “hardly” means “almost not.”
21 He rarely goes to bed after midnight. – Frequency adverb before main verb.
22 We have already finished the report. – Already before past participle.
23 The children are playing happily in the garden. – Manner adverb after verb.
24 I met her after the concert. – Time phrase at the end.
25 My parents are usually at home on Sundays. – With be, adverb follows.
26 I sometimes forget people’s names. – Frequency adverb before main verb.
27 She drives carefully to work every morning. – Manner adverb after verb.
28 We will leave when the meeting ends. – Time clause connector.
29 He arrived earlier than expected. – Comparative adverb.
30 I have never seen such a strange animal. – Between auxiliary and main verb.
31 We are currently learning about adverbs. – Adverb before -ing in continuous.
32 She sings beautifully in front of an audience. – Manner adverb after verb.
33 They have lived here for 10 years. – Time phrase at the end.
34 I will visit you whenever I have free time. – Adverb clause connector.
35 He always goes jogging in the morning. – Frequency adverb before main verb.
36 I have already seen that movie. – Already between auxiliary and main verb.
37 She speaks English very well. – “Well” is correct adverb form.
38 We always go to the same restaurant. – Frequency adverb before verb.
39 He always drives carefully to work. – Frequency + manner.
40 The children play happily every day. – Manner → Time.
41 She never goes out at night. – Negative adverb before verb.
42 We carefully cleaned the room before dinner. – Adverb before main verb.
43 He completely finished his project yesterday. – Degree adverb before verb.
44 I am always late for my meetings. – Adverb after be.
45 They work very hard in the morning. – Degree + manner.
46 We arrived early and got perfect seats. – Time adverb at the end.
47 I’ve already met her. – Already between auxiliary and main verb.
48 I rarely watch them. – Frequency adverb before main verb.
49 I’ve just received good news! – Adverb before past participle.
50 I usually leave at 5:00 p.m. – Frequency adverb before main verb.
51 I’ve never been outside my country. – Never before past participle.
52 He’s always kind to everyone. – Always after be.
53 I went to bed very late last night. – Time adverb at end.
54 I’m currently working on a new project. – Adverb before -ing form.
55 I often cook on weekends. – Frequency adverb before main verb.
56 (b) early – From passage.
57 (a) politely – Manner adverb from text.
58 (b) carefully – Adverb of manner.
59 (a) rarely – Means “not often.”
60 (b) healthy – From text: sleeping early keeps him healthy.