This TOEFL free practice test consists of adverb questions which are part of the TOEFL Structure section.
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Adjuncts are
Bring together two sides of the sentence in conjunction.
part of the core meaning of the sentence, but if left out, still makes a functioing sentence.
reliant on the verb for sense-making.
a crucial part of the funtion of a sentence.
Disjuncts are
words that take the meaning of the verb and connect it to the noun.
An adverbial word that makes sure the flow of the sentence functions well.
Adverbial words that make comments on the meaning of the rest of the sentence.
Adverbial words that disconnect the two sentences, separating the ideas.
In the following sentence, the adverbial does what?
Daniel learns quickly.
The adverbial “quickly” relates to Daniel.
It describes the noun only, just Daniel.
The adverbial “learns” relates to “quickly”.
It describes the verb and modifies its meaning for us, “quickly” affects the word “learns”.
Adverbial complements are
description phrases.
those that put sense to the verb.
adverbials that connect one part of the sentence to another.
adverbials that make sure a sentence is grammatical.
Conjuncts are
as the word says, “juct” meaning junk, if left out, the sentence functions fine.
continue the meaning of the verb.
adverbial words that link two sentences together.
stretch the meaning of the verb by adding a new word descriptor.
Identify the following Adverbial type:
Surprisingly, Susan felt no pain while getting her wisdom teeth out.
Adverbial complement
Disjunct
Conjunct
Adjunct
The kettle has finally boiled, therefore I should pour myself a cup of tea.
Grandma served the soup with a large spoon.
The bees sip nectar from the flowers.
Which example shows an adverbial clause?
Sarah sat down at the table because she knew her parents wanted to talk.
Saturday, we will climb the jungle gym.
The kids ate quickly.
Raymond has an obsession with lollipops.
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