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SAT · English · Adjective vs Adverb — Higher or Lower

Exercise and reference answers

Questions
  1. A
    She runs quickly (adverb 'quickly').
    B
    She is a quick runner (adjective 'quick').
    Higher value
    She runs quickly (adverb 'quickly').
  2. A
    The cake tastes good (adjective 'good').
    B
    She bakes well (adverb 'well').
    Higher value
    She bakes well (adverb 'well').
  3. A
    He drove careful (incorrect — should be adverb).
    B
    He drove carefully (correct adverb).
    Higher value
    He drove carefully (correct adverb).
  4. A
    She is real tired (incorrect — 'real' modifies adjective).
    B
    She is really tired (correct adverb).
    Higher value
    She is really tired (correct adverb).
  5. A
    Speak louder! (comparative adverb).
    B
    Speak in a louder voice (adjective modifies noun).
    Higher value
    Speak louder! (comparative adverb).
Instructions
Tap the GRAMMATICALLY MORE CORRECT version.
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