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Focus AdverbsSet 1

1Which of the following is an example of a marker for Focus/Emphasis?

2You should always wear sunscreen in the sun, ..... between 10:00 and 2:00 when the sun is hottest.

3Through studying the earth's vibrations, physical deformation, and gas emissions, geologists in recent decades have made several excellent predictions of volcanic eruptions, as if at the Philippines' Mount Pinatubo in 1991 and Popocatepetl outside Mexico City in 2000.

4After the party, we all cleaned the house.

5..... made you buy that dress? It really doesn't look good on you.

6I love everything about Australia, ..... the white wines. Its tastes truly captivate me.

7Choose the right answerPat got in the bath at seven o'clock and he's ..... there now

8Complete the sentence to show emphasis:'If you want to win, you have to ..... practice.'

9I particularly liked your point on how the fans are toxic.What is the adverb, and what is it used to do?

10The new varieties of rice grow well ..... in poor soil.

11I enjoy many sports, (a) swimming.

12Complete the sentence:I started my project an hour ago, and I'm ..... working on it.

13..... is this piece of equipment to be removed from the building.

14Even if education is theoretically free of charge, parents ..... have to pay the increasingly high cost of school clothing, books, materials and transport costs.

15Jordan's family have a boat, but it is small, and they can ..... use it in good weather.

16I love chocolate, especially / specially darkchocolate.

17Today has been ..... the best day of my life.

18I don't want a sandwich, thank you. I've ..... had lunch.

19Which of the following is NOT correct? A) First of all,B) In the first place,C) My firstly reason isD) Firstly,

20After school I'm going to travel, ..... in Asia I think.

21Complete the sentence to create a strong warning for a safety sign: ..... run near the pool area.

22The last time I met my primary school teacher was 10 years ago and now ....., I have the chance to meet her again.

23Has she ..... been to this museum?

24Although it was raining, they ..... went out for a walk.

25This course is ..... designed for students who want to improve their speaking skills.

26Learn from every mistake, because every experience, ..... your mistakes, are there to teach you and force you into being more of who you are.

27Function8 Complete the gaps with the words in the box.According agree Basically convinced disagree extent Fair Personally point see suppose B:Mmm ..... I 5 what you mean but I don't think that the phone itself is to blame. 6 (a), it comes down to how we, as individuals, decide how to use it.

28We could have provided him with a detached house but he ..... asked for a small flat.

29We are ..... going to market.

30In the sentence "I am going to the party too." What is the meaning of too?

31She was ..... a schoolteacher, but she hated it.

32The nearest school is in Rousay, across the sea. His family has a boat, but it is small, and they can ..... use it in good weather.

33What should you do ..... if you see a traffic accident?

34Lisa's boss and all her co-workers tried to convince her to speak at the conference; ....., she refused.

35Complete the next sentence with the appropriate adverb for emphasis.We can ..... go to the cinema tonight. It's only 6 o'clock.

36Complete the sentence: "I had a great time at the party, and my friend did ..... "

37I was so tired from the long walk that I couldn't ..... eat

38Select the correct adverb to complete the sentence:I hate most TV programmes, ..... reality shows

39Which of these words is a 'focus adverb' that very often causes a squinting modifier error?

40Which word should be italicized for emphasis:'Are you ..... going to finish that?'

41Ms. Wall told us not to use some words, ..... the words got, stuff, went, and things.

42....., people don't like getting up early.

43Are you ..... insisting on going skiing for Christmas?

44These jeans are designed ..... for women.

45Has your brother ..... eaten snails?

46We will ..... give you a free dinner the first time you try our product.

47Complete the next sentence with the appropriate adverb for emphasis.she can ..... get away, but not very often.

48What you said actually makes sense ..... the part you talked about the conditions.

49We eat a lot during traditional celebrations, ..... at Eid Al Fitr

50I've been all over the USA-I've ..... been to Alaska.

51What are the positions of focusing adverbs?

52Don't you speak English .....? You used to like speaking English.

53I just ate, but I'm ..... hungry again.

54During this drill you'll need to focus on your target. ....., I want you to engage the enemy and secure the hostages.

55Jesse is an animal lover. ..... he adores penguins and pandas.

56Pinky is an animal lover. ....., she adores penguins and pandas.

57I have ..... finished reading the new story.

58Which type of adverb is used to emphasize a particular part of a sentence?

59Select the correct adverb to complete the sentence:My daughter ate all her lunch, ..... the vegetables

60Choose correct word to complete sentence. The government aims to improve public services, ..... education.

61Membership is an exceptional honor for a scientist, ..... because members are elected by their peers.