Choose the correct option to fill in the blanks:
1. The committee _________ rejected all the suggestions made by the common petitioners.
a) fortnightly
b) forthrightly
c) clumsily
d) seriously
Answer: b)
2. ________, the detective came to the conclusion that the intruder was an acquaintance of the victim.
a) Eventually
b) Arbitrarily
c) Supposedly
d) Literally
Answer: a)
3. The members _________ voted him as their chairman for the next term.
a) truly
b) sincerely
c) unanimously
d) sarcastically
Answer: c)
4. Derrick worked ________ day and night to complete the project.
a) ultimately
b) repeatedly
c) incessantly
d) subsequently
Answer: c)
5. The treasure chest was hidden _______ the ancient oak tree.
a) beneath
b) fervent
c) urgently
d) permanently
Answer: a)
6. The leopard leapt ______ from the clump of bushes.
a) variedly
b) tiredly
c) suddenly
d) justify
Answer: c)
7. Jonathan spread false rumours about his classmate_________, aiming to tarnish his reputation and sow discord within the class.
a) maliciously
b) foolishly
c) aimlessly
d) selflessly
Answer: a)
8. Emily __________ saved a portion of her pocket money each month, ensuring a secure amount for herself by the year-end.
a) prudently
b) minimally
c) critically
d) daringly
Answer: a)
9. She walked and looked ________ in the competition, but she was slightly anxious over the outcome.
a) briskly
b) furnishly
c) calmly
d) suavely
Answer: d)
10. He _______ replied to the journalist’s question, taking care not to overstep or go against the sanctity of the judiciary.
a) reluctantly
b) hardly
c) silently
d) finally
Answer: a)
11. Identify the correct adverb in the sentence from the options:
He works hard for the championships. (CREST 2021-22)
a) championships
b) for
c) works
d) hard
Answer: d)
12. John _______ replied to the journalist’s question, taking care not to overstep or go against the sanctity of the judiciary.
a) reluctantly
b) hardly
c) silently
d) finally
Answer: a)
13. The witness spoke _______ during the trial, knowing the gravity of his statements.
a) carelessly
b) hastily
c) deliberately
d) loudly
Answer: c)
14. The students completed their project _______ to ensure it met the professor's high standards.
a) hurriedly
b) carelessly
c) meticulously
d) quietly
Answer: c)
15. Shelly _______ handed over the secret documents, glancing around nervously to see if anyone was watching.
a) boldly
b) reluctantly
c) happily
d) eagerly
Answer: b)
16. The athlete trained _______ for the upcoming competition, determined to win a gold medal.
a) lazily
b) sporadically
c) diligently
d) quietly
Answer: c)
17. Choose the correct adverb to fill in the blank:
I refused to accompany him because he was ____________ boring. (CREST 2022-23)
a) very
b) So
c) much
d) all of the above
Answer: a)
18. He _______ accepted the award on stage, humbled by the recognition.
a) arrogantly
b) graciously
c) silently
d) quickly
Answer: b)
19. The scientist explained the new theory _______ so that even those unfamiliar with the subject could understand.
a) confusingly
b) briefly
c) rudely
d) clearly
Answer: d)
20. Fill in the blank using an appropriate adverb:
Shelly was wise ______ to fool him. (CREST 2023-24)
a) enough
b) Too
c) ago
d) only
Answer: a)
