Question

Complete the sentences using the correct form of the adverb in brackets.

1. Since my cousin moved away, I see him ……. than I did before. (frequently)

2. I meet Arnold only a month. I see him ……. of all my friends. (rarely)

3. Of all the girls, Mary dresses ……. . (beautifully)

4. Of all the people in the queue Mr.Hansen waited for the bus ……. . He never said a word of

complaint. (patiently)

5. I like it when Jane does the washing-up. She washes the plates ……. than I do. (carefully)

6. Bob arrived at 11. I wish he had arrived ……. . (early)

7. James runs ……. than Gerald. He runs ……. of all of us in fact. (fast)

8. Of all my friends he lives ……. to my block of flats. (near)

9. David always sings ……. of all. (loudly)

10. Polly’s eyes are not very good. From this distance you can see ……. than she. (clearly)

11. There have been a few sunny days in April, but today the sun shines ……. of all. (brightly)

12. ……. or ……. everyone in your class will choose a career for themselves. (soon, late)

13. Saying “Thanks” is just not enough. Can’t you thank your auntie ……. ? (politely)

14. Lucy is a slow thinker but her little sister Annie thinks even………..(slowly) 15. Why don’t you come to see me……..? I miss you. (often)

Answer 1

1. more frequently
2. most rarely
3. most beautifuly
4. most patiently
5. more carefully
6. earlier
7. faster, the fastest
8. the nearest
9. most loudly
10. more clearly
11. most brightly
12. sooner or later
13. more politely
14. more slowly
15. more often