Class 12 English Grammar Unit 7 Adverbs Exercise
Unit 7 Grammar
Adverbs are words or phrases that describe how the verb in a sentence acts. It tells you how a task or piece of work is done. It works like an adjective, but the forms above are used instead of nouns. Most adverbs end with "-ly," but some, like "well," "fast," "late," "early," etc., do not. Here are a few common examples:
Here are a few easy-to-understand examples of adverbs (in bold):
- He moved quickly.
- Elegantly, she sings.
- I replied instantly.
- He spoke loudly.
- They danced enthusiastically.
So, in a nutshell, an adverb is like icing on a cake or cheese on a pizza.
B. Put the frequency adverbs in the appropriate place and rewrite the following sentences.
a. I forget to do my homework. (sometimes)
- I sometimes forget to do my homework.
b. My father has touched an alcoholic drink in his life. (never)
- My father has never touched an alcoholic drink in his life.
c.My father goes for a walk on Saturdays. (often)
- My father often goes for a walk on Saturdays.
d. We go to the movie theatre. (occasionally)
- We occasionally go to the movie theatre.
e.My brother is in America. He telephones us. (from time to time)
- My brother telephones us from America from time to time.
f. My mother gets up at five o'clock. (always)
-My mother always gets up at five o'clock.
g. He does not like alcoholic drinks but takes some wine. (now and then) - He does not like alcoholic drinks but takes some wine now and then.
h. I Drink my tea with milk. (generally)
- I generally drink my tea with milk.
I. Have you been to Agra? (ever)
- Have you ever been to Agra?
j. The restaurant hours vary as it is booked for special events. (frequently)
- The restaurant hours vary as it is frequently booked for special events.
