Page 1 of 2 www.englishpractice.com – Learn and practice English online. Adverbs Exercise II An adverb is a word that modifies the meaning of a verb, an adjective or another adverb. In the following sentences, pick out the adverbs and tell what each modifies. 1. She was quite pleased. 2. Try again. 3. She is too fat. 4. We started early. 5. I am so happy to meet you. 6. Too many cooks spoil the broth. 7. Are you quite happy with the offer? 8. The railway station is far off. 9. I have seen him before. 10. He is somewhat better. 11. The experience was rather unpleasant. 12. He died two years ago. 13. The secret is finally out. 14. You are old enough to know better. 15. I would rather wait. Answers 1. Adverb ? quite, Modifies the adjective pleased 2. Adverb ? again, Modifies the verb try 3. Adverb ? too, Modifies the adjective fat 4. Adverb ? early, Modifies the verb started 5. Adverb ? so, Modifies the adjective happy 6. Adverb ? too, Modifies the adjective many 7. Adverb ? quite, Modifies the adjective happy 8. Adverb ? far, Modifies the adverb off 9. Adverb ? before, Modifies the verb seen 10. Adverb ? somewhat, Modifies the adjective better 11. Adverb ? rather, Modifies the adjective unpleasant 12. Adverb ? ago, Modifies the verb died 13. Adverb ? finally, Modifies the adverb out 14. Adverb ? enough, Modifies the adjective old 15. Adverb ? rather, Modifies the verb wait www.englishpractice.com – Learn and practice English online. Page 2 of 2 . unpleasant. 12. He died two years ago. 13. The secret is finally out. 14. You are old enough to know better. 15. I would rather wait. Answers 1. Adverb ? quite, Modifies the adjective pleased 2. Adverb. Modifies the verb wait www.englishpractice.com – Learn and practice English online. Page 2 of 2 . Page 1 of 2 www.englishpractice.com – Learn and practice English online. Adverbs Exercise II An adverb