Vocabulary Tests [ 77 ]

77 - ] Vocabulary Tests

Test Seventy Seven

1 - ] Adjecyives and -ly Adverbs .

1  - ] Sometimes only one word will fit ; sometimes two . Circle the right word or words .

1 . Our landlady greeted us ( bright - brightly ) in French .

2 . The moon was shining so ( bright - brightly ) , we decided to go out .

3 . Industrial goods are often produced ( cheap - cheaply ) in developing countries .

4 . You can buy fresh vegetables ( cheap - cheaply ) at the market .

5 . They broke the window , stole what was on display and got ( clean - cleanly ) away .

6 . With one stroke , he cut the log ( clean - cleanly ) down the middle .

7 . He’s in a bad mood and I’m going to stay ( clear -clearly ) of him for a while .

8 . Write your name and address ( clear - clearly ) at the bottom of the form .

9 . We cancelled our insurance policy and that cost us ( dear - dearly ) .

10 . We really paid ( dear - dearly ) for our mistake .

11 . She didn’t mean to hurt you and ( deep- - deeply ) regrets what she said .

12 . If anyone phones while I’m out , tell them I’ll be back ( direct - directly ) .

13 . Is it possible to fly ( direct - directly ) to Tahiti ?

14 . I dislike playing chess with Gameel . He never plays ( fair / fairly ) .

15 . I’m sure the shop will treat you ( fair - fairly ) if you ask for a refund .

16 . Four o’clock will suit me ( fine / finely ) .

17 . Our whole project is balanced ( fine - finely ) between success and failure .

18 . If she offers you less than $ 2 ,ooo , you must ( firm - firmly ) refuse .

19 . We’re standing ( firm - firmly ) against any changes in policy .

2 0 . If your name begins with an A ,you often come ( first - firstly ) in a list .

Answer Key

1 . brightly 2 . bright / brightly 3 . cheaply 4 . cheap / cheaply 5. clean 6 . clean / cleanly

7 . clear 8 . clearly 9 . dear 10 . dear / dearly 11 . deeply 12. directly 13 . direct / directly

14 . fair / fairly 15 . fairly 16 . fine 17 . finely 18 . firmly 19 . firm 20 . first

2 - ] Sometimes only one word will fit ; sometimes two . Circle the right word or words .

1 . ( First - Firstly ) you press the eject button , then you load the tape .

2 . I was so exhausted , I could only lie ( flat - flatly ) on my back .

3 . She ( flat - flatly ) denies he has anything to do with this business .

4 . We ( full - fully ) appreciate your support during this difficult period .

5 . He had a fight at school and was punched ( full - fully ) in the face .

6 . Planes coming in to land have to fly ( low / lowly ) over buildings .

7 . He began life as a ( low - lowly ) bank clerk and rose to the position of chairman .

8 . I suppose you expect me to smile ( pretty /prettily ) at the camera .

9 . With a job and that salary , you’re sitting ( pretty - prettily ) .

10 . You did ( right - rightly ) in refusing payment for giving them advice .

11 . I did what I was asked to do , but I’ll never know if I acted ( right - rightly ) .

12 . He was sent off the football field for playing ( rough - roughly ) .

13 . I only caught a glimpse of her so I can only describe her ( rough - roughly ) .

14 . You should never speak ( rough - roughly ) to young children .

15 . You don’t have to answer so ( sharp - sharply ) if I ask you a simple question .

16 . Turn ( sharp - sharply ) left at the corner and you’ll be in Nasr Street .

17 . We’ll let you know ( short - shortly ) whether your application has been successful .

18 . We’ll have to leave soon because we’re running ( short - shortly ) of time .

19 . She’s been ill for some time , but she’s beginning to feel ( strong - strongly ) again .

20 . I know how ( strong - strongly ) you feel about law and order .

Answer Key

1 . First 2 . flat 3 . flatly 4 . fully 5 . full 6 . low 7 . lowly 8 . prettily 9 . pretty 10 . right

11 . right / rightly 12 . rough /roughly 13 . roughly 14 . roughly 15 . sharply 16 . sharp

17 . shortly 18 . short 19 . strong 20 . strongly