Verbs and Adverbs Quiz

Complete the verb phrase in the sentence: Despite initial resistance, the council members __________ to approve the controversial policy.

1. had been seeming decide
2. seemed to deciding
3. have seem decided
4. seem to have decided

Answer: (d) seem to have decided

How many adverbs are used in the sentence below, and how many kinds are represented? He reluctantly agreed, occasionally glancing at his watch, while silently and skillfully deflecting further inquiries.

1. 2 adverbs of manner and 1 of time
2. 3 adverbs of manner and 1 of frequency
3. 2 adverbs of manner and 2 of frequency
4. 4 adverbs of manner only

Answer: (b) 3 adverbs of manner and 1 of frequency

Match the verb phrase with its correct description: Column A – Verb Phrase Column B – Description 1 Present continuous passive a might have been overlooked 2 is being monitored b Modal + passive voice (necessity) 3 will have concluded c Modal + perfect passive (possibility in the past) 4 had been striving d Past perfect continuous (persistent effort in the past) 5 should be reconsidered e Future perfect (completion before a future time)

1. a–3, b–1, c–5, d–4, e–2
2. a–2, b–3, c–4, d–5, e–1
3. a–5, b–4, c–2, d–1, e–3
4. a–4, b–2, c–3, d–1, e–5

Answer: (a) a–3, b–1, c–5, d–4, e–2

Match the verb phrase with its grammatical function Column A – Verb Phrase Column B – Function a must have been fabricated 1 Present perfect passive b was to be completed 2 Modal perfect passive (certainty) c will have been waiting 3 Future perfect continuous d has been appointed 4 Past perfect continuous e had been attempting 5 Past modal passive (plan or obligation)

1. a–5, b–2, c–4, d–3, e–1
2. a–1, b–4, c–2, d–5, e–3
3. a–4, b–3, c–1, d–2, e–5
4. a–2, b–5, c–3, d–1, e–4

Answer: (d) a–2, b–5, c–3, d–1, e–4

Match the sentence to the type of verb phrase it contains Column A – Sentence Column B – Verb Phrase Type a She ought to have informed the board earlier. 1 Modal + perfect infinitive b The solution is being formulated by the team. 2 Present continuous passive c They had been discussing the merger for weeks. 3 Past perfect continuous d He might have been watching from the hallway. 4 Modal + perfect continuous e The award will have been announced by then. 5 Future perfect passive

1. a–2, b–1, c–4, d–5, e–3
2. a–1, b–2, c–3, d–4, e–5
3. a–3, b–4, c–5, d–1, e–2
4. a–4, b–3, c–1, d–5, e–2

Answer: (b) a–1, b–2, c–3, d–4, e–5

Fill in the blanks with the most suitable adverbs of different kinds. The archaeologist arrived __________, examined the ruins _________, and spoke __________ about the possible historical connections.

1. yesterday, thoroughly, cautiously
2. rarely, soon, loudly
3. today, clumsily, faintly
4. always, elegantly, nowhere

Answer: (a) yesterday, thoroughly, cautiously

Match the sentences in Column A with the kind of adverb in Column B. Choose the correct option. Column A Column B A She responded to the allegations fiercely. 1 Adverb of Manner B He visits the cathedral annually. 2 Adverb of Frequency C The envoy will arrive tomorrow. 3 Adverb of Time D The documents were stored upstairs. 4 Adverb of Place

1. A–1, B–3, C–2, D–4
2. A–2, B–1, C–4, D–3
3. A–4, B–2, C–1, D–3
4. A–1, B–2, C–3, D–4

Answer: (d) A–1, B–2, C–3, D–4

Match the sentences in Column A with the kind of adverb in Column B. Choose the correct option. Column A Column B A The delegates met briefly before the summit. 1 Adverb of Place B She gazed at the painting intently for several minutes. 2 Adverb of Time C He seldom raises his voice, even in anger. 3 Adverb of Manner D The rare manuscripts were hidden beneath the false floor. 4 Adverb of Frequency

1. A–1, B–4, C–2, D–3
2. A–4, B–2, C–3, D–1
3. A–2, B–3, C–4, D–1
4. A–3, B–2, C–1, D–4

Answer: (c) A–2, B–3, C–4, D–1

Which of the following sentences contains a verb phrase that best conveys the idea of a past obligation unfulfilled in a formal register?

1. The proposal should be reviewed by next week.
2. The analysis ought to have been completed before the presentation.
3. The speaker may have overlooked the key implication.
4. The results will have been verified by the auditors.

Answer: (b) The analysis ought to have been completed before the presentation.

Which of the following sentences contains an adverb of degree?

1. She answered the question calmly despite the tension in the room.
2. He rarely forgets to review his notes before a debate.
3. The sculpture was almost lifelike in its delicate detail.
4. We met the curator outside the gallery just before closing.

Answer: (c) The sculpture was almost lifelike in its delicate detail.