State whether the given word is used as an adjective or adverb in the following sentences.
1. He works hard to support his family. Here hard is an ...........................
It modifies the verb works.
2. She said that hard work is the secret of her success. Here hard is an .....................................
It modifies the noun work.
3. I want to buy a fast car. Here fast is an .........................................
It modifies the noun car.
4. My new car goes fast. Here fast is an ..................................
It modifies the verb goes.
5. He is pretty smart. Here pretty is an ......................................
Here pretty is an adverb because it modifies the adjective smart.
6. He is old enough to make his own bed now. Here enough is an ......................................
It modifies the adjective old.
7. Hold tight. I am going to pull you up. Here tight is an .......................................
It modifies the verb hold.
8. She did well in the test. Here well is an ......................................
Well modifies the verb did. Adverbs modify verbs.
9. My blouse is tight. Here tight is an .................................
Only adjectives and nouns can be the complement of be.
10. Please don't drive so fast. Here so is an ...........................................
So is an adverb because it modifies the adjective fast.
11. He speaks Russian quite well. Here quite is an ........................................
12. The show was rather amusing. Here rather is an ...........................................
Answers
1. He works hard to support his family. Here hard is an adverb.
2. She said that hard work is the secret of her success. Here hard is an adjective.
3. I want to buy a fast car. Here fast is an adjective.
4. My new car goes fast. Here fast is an adverb.
5. He is pretty smart. Here pretty is an adverb.
6. He is old enough to make his own bed now. Here enough is an adverb.
7. Hold tight. I am going to pull you up. Here tight is an adverb.
8. She did well in the test. Here well is an adverb.
9. My blouse is tight. Here tight is an adjective.
10. Please don’t drive so fast. Here so is an adverb.
11. He speaks Russian quite well. Here quite is an adverb.
12. The show was rather amusing. Rather is an adverb.
