Complete the following adverbs of manner exercises to practise how actions are described in sentences. The answers are included on this page. To learn more, check out our lesson on the use of adverbs in sentences.
Exercise 1: sentence completion
Write the corresponding adverb of manner for each adjective.
| Adjective | Adverb of manner | Adjective | Adverb of manner |
|---|---|---|---|
| slow |
The correct adverb is 'slowly'. |
quick |
'Quickly' is the adverb form of 'quick'. |
| happy |
Change 'y' to 'i' and add 'ly' → 'happily'. |
angry |
'Angrily' ends in -ily just like 'angry'. |
| careful |
Add 'ly' to form 'carefully'. |
quiet |
The correct adverb form is 'quietly'. |
| soft |
The correct answer is 'softly'. |
kind |
The correct form is 'kindly'. |
| foolish |
Add 'ly' to 'foolish' → 'foolishly'. |
polite |
'Polite' becomes 'politely'. |
| calm |
'Calm' becomes 'calmly' with -ly. |
nervous |
The adverb form of 'nervous' is 'nervously'. |
| dangerous |
'Dangerously' describes a risky action. |
greedy |
Change 'y' to 'i' and add 'ly' → 'greedily'. |
| stupid |
Formed by adding 'ly' to 'stupid'. |
wise |
'Wise' becomes 'wisely'. |
| bad |
Irregular: 'bad' → 'badly', not 'baddily'. |
beautiful |
Just add 'ly' → 'beautifully'. |
Exercise 2: Multiple-choice questions
Choose the correct adverb of manner to complete each sentence.
1. Luke is a smart student. He did his test very ______ yesterday.
2. The exam was easy. I finished it ______.
3. This vase is fragile. Held it ______ with both hands.
4. Did the children behave well? I hope they didn't speak ______ to the guests.
5. Tom was very happy. He spoke ______ about his new job.
6. What a lovely couple John and Mary are. They have been ______ married for 10 years.
7. I couldn't hear what he said. He spoke very ______.
8. The baby is sleeping. Please close the door ______.
9. She answered all the questions ______ and passed the interview.
- We’re in a hospital. Please speak quietly.
- He finished the race early.
- Bring your umbrella. It’s raining heavily.
- Your teacher is here. Talk to her politely.
- We are starting in a minute. Kindly take your seat please.
- Ben dropped his glass accidentally.
- We have been happily married for 20 years.
- She is a smart manager. She solves problems strategically.
- I strongly with your crazy idea.
- I finally found my keys!
