ADJECTIVE OR ADVERB? 1

DID YOU KNOW?

Mixing up adjectives and adverbs is one of the most common grammar errors in IELTS and TOEFL writing.

Adjectives modify nouns (a clear explanation); adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs (she explained it clearly). Confusing the two — writing she explained it clear or a clearly explanation — is a Grammatical Range & Accuracy error that pulls your IELTS band score down.

In Cambridge Use of English (Part 3 — word formation), you’re frequently asked to convert between word classes. Recognising which suffix turns an adjective into an adverb (and vice versa) is a testable, learnable skill — and this exercise drills exactly that.

Complete each sentence with either the adjective (in parentheses) or the adverb form of that adjective, whichever is appropriate.
Example: He speaks German fluently. (fluent)

1. He speaks French . (good)

2. She buys all of her favorite singer's albums . (faithful)

3. The Japanese students at the hostel spoke pretty English. (good)

4. I haven't seen him as of . (late)

5. She is quite reliable. (normal)

6. This is my breakfast. (usual)

7. I told the taxi driver to drive more . (careful)

8. The world would be a better place if people were more . (compassionate)

9. She was running to catch the bus. (fast)

10. I wish they'd speak more . (quiet)

11. He perfomed his job in such a manner that his coworkers reported him to the boss. (careless)

12. My ex-girlfriend said that she called me by accident, but I knew that she did it . (deliberate)

13. He wandered around . (aimless)

14. I found his story pretty . (humorous)

15. The journalist reported the story in a . way. (fair)

HERE ARE SOME MORE ADVERBS PRACTICE TESTS FOR YOU:
Identify the adverb 1 (B)
Conjunctive adverbs 1 (I)
Adjective or adverb? 1 (B)
Adjective or adverb? (advanced) 1 (A)
Change adjectives to adverbs 1 (B)
Adverbs of frequency (position) 1 (I/A)
Comparative adverbs 1 (I)
Comparative/superlative adverbs 1 (I)
Adverb Clauses 1 (I)
Reduced adverb clauses 1 (I/A)