Adverb

Question 1

sharply

Answer 1

in a critical, rough or severe way
-The report was sharply critical of the police.
suddenly and by a large amount
-The road fell sharply to the sea.

Question 2

The hourly charge is CURRENTLY £35.

Answer 2

currently /ˈkʌrəntli/
at the present time
–All the options are currently available.

Question 3

We had walked FURTHER than I had realized.

Answer 3

further /ˈfɜːðə(r)/
at or to a greater distance.
–The hospital is further down the road.

Question 4

As you’re AWARE, this is not a new problem.

Answer 4

aware /əˈweə(r)/
knowing or realizing something
–He was well aware of the problem.
–Everybody should be made aware of the risks involved.

Question 5

Make sure the letter is PROPORLY addressed.

Answer 5

properly /ˈprɒpəli/
in a way that is correct and/or appropriate.
–When will these kids learn to behave properly?

Question 6

The last of these reasons is BY FAR the most important.

Answer 6

by far
(used with comparative or superlative adjectives or adverbs) by a great amount
–Amy is the smartest by far.

Question 7

The beach is a mile AWAY.

Answer 7

away /əˈweɪ/
to or at a distance from somebody/something in space or time
– Christmas is still months away.
– Put your toys away.

Question 8

I wish we’d known about it BEFOREHAND.

Answer 8

beforehand /bɪˈfɔːhænd/
earlier; before something else happens or is done
– He warned me beforehand what to expect.

Question 9

to travel OVERLAND

Answer 9

overland /ˈəʊvəlænd/

across the land; by land, not by sea or by air

Question 10

I’m PRETTY sure I’ll be going.

Answer 10

pretty /ˈprɪti/
very
– It’s pretty hard to explain.
– Things are looking pretty good!

Question 11

I go jogging FAIRLY regularly.

Answer 11

fairly /ˈfeəli/
to some extent but not very
– I’m fairly certain I can do the job.
– a fairly easy book

Question 12

Prices are higher here than ELSEWHERE.

Answer 12

elsewhere /ˌelsˈweə(r)/
in, at or to another place
– lsewhere, the weather today has been fairly sunny.
– Our favourite restaurant was closed, so we had to go elsewhere.

Question 13

‘Was he very angry?’ ‘INDEED he was.’

Answer 13

indeed /ɪnˈdiːd/
used to emphasize a positive statement or answer
– I was very sad indeed to hear of your father’s death.

Question 14

The weather was terrible but we carried on REGARDLESS.

Answer 14

regardless /rɪˈɡɑːdləs/

paying no attention, even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties