| Reference Book | Collins Revised English Grammar and Composition Class 7 |
| Chapter Number | Chapter 10 |
| Chapter Name | Adverb |
Let’s Get Started
Look at the image and fill in the blanks with adverbs of your choice. (Page 65)
1. The children are dancing gracefully.
2. The girl is reading a book silently.
3. The biker is riding thrillingly.
4. He is running very fast.
A) Identify the adverb and the word each adverb modifies. Then write whether the modified word is a verb, an adjective or an adverb. (Page 65)
1) Please don’t take her words seriously.
2) The infection is spreading fast. Consult the doctor immediately.
3) If you pay the fee now, you will avoid a fine later.
4) The film was so boring; it was a total waste of money and time!
5) He is extremely kind; he can’t even harm an insect.
6) It was a terrible accident; many people were seriously injured.
7) They heard a loud noise and were very afraid.
8) She was an able administrator who knew the strength of her staff well.
| Adverb | Word the adverb modifies | Part of speech of the modified word |
| 1) seriously | take | verb |
| 2) fast
immediately |
is spreading
consult |
verb
verb |
| 3) now
later |
pay
will avoid |
verb
verb |
| 4) so | boring | adjective |
| 5) extremely | kind | adjective |
| 6) seriously | injured | adjective |
| 7) very | afraid | adjective |
| 8) well | knew | verb |
B. Underline the adverbs and mention their types. (Page 67)
1) She goes to the gym daily ( adverb of frequency); she rarely (adverb of frequency) skips the routine.
2) She was so (adverb of degree) shy that she rarely (adverb of frequency) spoke in class.
3) Leave the umbrella outside (adverb of Place); it will dry faster (adverb of manner).
4) We shall meet again tomorrow (adverb of time).
5) Shyam once (adverb of time) borrowed money from his friend and forgot to pay him back.
6) Suhas spoke eloquently (adverb of manner) at the morning assembly.
7) They are extremely (adverb of degree) decent people; they never (adverb of frequency) speak ill about anyone
8) You have done very (adverb of degree) well (adverb of manner) in maths.
9) I clearly (adverb of manner) remember keeping the keys on the table.
10) I don’t want the injection. It’s extremely (adverb of degree) painful!
C. Underline the adverbs and state what type they are. (Page 67)
1) No, they are not going to come. (Adverb of negation)
2) Tia is undoubtedly the sweetest girl in the class. (Adverb of affirmation)
3) She asked Kainaz how she had been. ( Interrogative Adverb – Manner)
4) When (Interrogative Adverb – time) shall we eat? I’m quite ( Adverb of degree) hungry.
5) You are not ( Adverb of Negation) training enough for the upcoming swimming competition. (Adverb of degree)
6) I am extremely sorry for forgetting the task you asked me to do. (Adverb of degree) /( Adverb of Negation)
D) Fill in the blanks with suitable adverbs (Page 68)
1) She thinks she is absolutely correct. (adverb of affirmation)
2) Neha ran very fast but could not catch the bus. (adverb of degree)
3) He is lazy; he rarely does any work. I have often told him to change his way but he seldom listens. (adverb of frequency)
4) We reached the venue for the competition before time. (adverb of time)
5) I had already fallen asleep when a loud noise woke me up. (adverb of degree)
6) Eat slowly, there’s plenty of time. (adverb of manner)
7) The dog barked fiercely and continuously at the sight of the strangers. (adverb of manner)
8) Speak loudly; I can’t hear you. (adverb of manner)
9) Look! How beautifully the peacock is dancing! (adverb of manner)
10) When are you planning to leave for the concert? (interrogative adverb)
E) Insert the adverbs in the correct place (Page 68)
1. I seldom remember to wear my watch. (seldom)
2. The foal trotted calmly beside its mother. (calmly)
3. Fred walked around the house to check that all the doors were locked. (around)
4. I am getting on the bus now. (now)
5. Salma was quite satisfied with her work. (quite)
6. I have already discussed this matter with him. (already)
7. There is almost no chance of our reaching the venue on time. (almost)
8. Farah spoke to the man angrily who had misplaced her bags.(angrily)
F) Complete the sentences using the correct form of the given adverbs (Page 69)
1. That building stands taller (tall) than any other building in the city.
2. She picked up the new born baby carefully. (carefully)
3. I reached earlier (early) than usual.
4. Airplanes can fly higher (high) than birds.
5. Could you please write more clearly? (clearly)
6. Rajat is working harder (hard) than his brother.
7. The man ate his lunch more hungrily, ( hungrily) as he had missed breakfast.
8. This is the farthest (far) I have ever come from home.
9. She spoke less (little) in class than she did in the playground.
10. They are running as fast (fast) as our school team.
Thank you for saving my life