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The salesman acted deceitfully in getting the old woman to hand over the money.

Adverbs 2

Level up adverbs for 11 Plus English. Learn the five types, where they fit in sentences, and how they sharpen meaning in your writing.

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Fascinating Fact:

Five common types: manner (carefully), time (yesterday), place (outside), frequency (often), degree (very). Spot what they tell you.

In 11 Plus English, adverbs add precise detail about actions and descriptions. This quiz builds skill with the five main types and shows where each one sits for clear, natural sentences.

Key Terms

Adverb: A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, telling how, when, where, how often, or to what degree.
Modifier: A word or phrase that changes or adds detail to another word to make meaning clearer.
Adverbial phrase: A group of words acting like a single adverb, for example in the morning or with great care.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are the five types of adverbs for 11 Plus?

The five common types are manner, time, place, frequency, and degree. They tell you how, when, where, how often, or how much something happens.

Where do adverbs go in a sentence?

Most adverbs follow the main verb, for example They worked quietly. Adverbs of frequency go before main verbs but after the verb be.

How do I tell an adjective from an adverb?

Adjectives describe nouns, for example a quick runner. Adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or adverbs, for example runs quickly or very quick.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

In the sentence below, which word(s) can be used as an adverb to complete the sentence?
The train arrived ... at the station.

punctualness

punctuality

punctual

punctually

'Punctually' is the adverb: the -ly ending is typical of most adverbs. By the way, here is a useful definition: 'punctual' means on time or prompt

2 .

In the sentence below, which word(s) can be used as an adverb to complete the sentence?
The lion roared ... at the hunter.

fiercely

fierce

fierceness

ferocious

'Fiercely' is the adverb: the -ly ending is typical of most adverbs. By the way, here is a useful definition: 'fierce' means aggressive, violent, ferocious

3 .

In the sentence below, which word(s) can be used as an adverb to complete the sentence?
He wrote ... in his exams.

very best

very better

very well

very good

'Well' is the adverb of 'good'. Very is used as an adverb in this sentence.Very can be used both as an adverb and as an adjective: it is an adverb if it is used before an adjective or an adverb: 'He always speaks very slowly'. 'Brown is a very dark colour'. On the other hand, it is an adjective if it is used before a noun: 'He put his hand into the very bottom of the box'

4 .

In the sentence below, which word(s) can be used as an adverb to complete the sentence?
He ... crept into the room.

quietude

quiteness

quiet

quietly

'Quietly' is the adverb: the -ly ending is typical of most adverbs. By the way, here is a useful definition: 'quietude' means the state of being quiet or peaceful

5 .

In the sentence below, which word(s) can be used as an adverb to complete the sentence?
They ... spoke to each other.

seldomness

seldom

rarity

rareness

'Seldom' is an adverb of frequency: they tell you how often something occurs. Here are some more adverbs of frequency: 'rarely', 'sometimes', 'always' and 'usually'

6 .

In the sentence below, which word(s) can be used as an adverb to complete the sentence?
The salesman acted ... in getting the old woman to hand over the money.

deceitfully

deceitful

deceitfulness

very deceitful

'Deceitfully' is the adverb: the -ly ending is typical of most adverbs. By the way, here is a useful definition: 'deceitful' means cheating, lying or dishonest with the aim of tricking someone to do something

7 .

In the sentence below, which word(s) can be used as an adverb to complete the sentence?
The accused man waited ... for the jury's decision.

anxiously

anxious

anxiousness

very anxious

'Anxiously' is the adverb: the -ly ending is typical of most adverbs. By the way, here is a useful definition: 'anxious' means uneasy, restless, frightened or nervous

8 .

In the sentence below, which word(s) can be used as an adverb to complete the sentence?
He injured himself ... when he fell off the wall.

very serious

seriousness

seriously

serious

'Seriously' is the adverb: the -ly ending is typical of most adverbs

9 .

In the sentence below, which word(s) can be used as an adverb to complete the sentence?
He ran ... than his team mate in the 400 m race.

fastest

more fastest

more fast

faster

'Faster' is the adverb. Don't forget: adverbs like 'fast' form their comparative and superlative forms in the same way as their adjectives. Here are some more adverbs that form their comparative and superlative forms in the same way as their adjectives: 'hard', 'early', 'long' and 'soon'

10 .

In the sentence below, which word(s) can be used as an adverb to complete the sentence?
He spoke ... about the way he had been treated by his teacher.

angry

anger

angrily

very angry

'Angrily' is the adverb: the -ly ending is typical of most adverbs. 'Angrily' is formed from the adjective 'angry'. You MUST CHANGE the -y to -i BEFORE you add on the -ly ending when the adjective ends in a consonant (any letter other than the vowels a, e, i, o, u) and -y. Note: this doesn't normally apply to single syllable adjectives ending in -y

Author: Frank Evans (Specialist 11 Plus Teacher and Tutor)