8. Choose the correct adverb to complete the sentences.
near / nearly
1) I missed the train.
2) They have spent € 1,000,000 on a
new plane.
3) The time was drawing for my flight
to Paris.
hard / hardly
1) He has worked all his life.
2) I didn’t mean to hit him so .
3) We could afford to pay the rent.
high / highly
1) He was praised for his charity work.
2) The birds are flying .
3) He raised his hands up .
short / shortly
1) He will come .
2) The cashier came up ten dollars on
his morning shift.
3) We’re going to have a break proper .
deep / deeply
1) The river runs .
2) I’m sorry for your loss.
3) His comment offended her .
late / lately
1) He came to school.
2) I haven’t heard from him .
3) Have I told you that I love you.
dead / deadly
1) Politics is a serious business. 2) You’re right.
3) The lesson was boring.
right / rightly
1) Turn at the next crossroads.
2) He was blamed for the accident.
3) The car keys were here a moment ago.
sharp / sharply
1) Be here at 6 p.m. .
2) Turn over there at the crossroads. 3) The teacher spoke to the boy.
