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Real vs. Really - Exercises

1/24/2017

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Real is an adjective meaning genuine or essential. It can only describe nouns.
Really is an adverb of emphasis or degree, used in informal speech to mean very or truly. It can only describe verbs or other adverbs. Check out my earlier post on “real vs. really” for more information.
 
Test your knowledge of the difference between ‘real’ and ‘really’. The answer key is below.

  1. I have been _____ lazy lately.
  2. The crab in Daytona tastes _____ good.
  3. I don’t think ghosts are _____.
  4. The way she apologized to him show some _____ class.
  5. Savannah is a _____ pretty city.
  6. Gotham is not a _____ city.
  7. I don’t _____ feel like going out tonight.
  8. I’m in the mood to watch a _____ scary movie.
  9. The monsters in that movie are not _____.
  10. Zombies don’t exist in _____ life.
  11. The language test was _____ hard, but I passed.
  12. Is that a _____ duck in the water, or is it a decoy?
  13. Is the fur on that coat _____?
  14. I can swim _____ well.
  15. There is a _____ difference between “real” and “really”.
  16. I am _____ happy to be going on vacation soon.
  17. The pearl earrings my brother gave me are _____.
  18. My cats are _____ cute and cuddly.
  19. I _____ don’t like onions.
  20. I am not a _____ blonde.
  21. Anne Frank was a _____ person.
  22. I am _____ craving wine right now.
  23. She couldn’t give me a _____ reason for being late for the meeting.
  24. I will have _____ flowers at my wedding.
  25. My back _____ hurts.
  26. My friend’s children are _____ well behaved.
  27. I think it’s important that children have _____ good role models in their lives.
  28. Did you know that the sun is _____ a star?
  29. It’s _____ important that you pay attention.
  30. I _____ want to be paid to sleep.
  31. _____ blood is not used in the TV show, The Walking Dead.
  32. I can’t believe it’s _____ happening.
  33. My cats get _____ scared when people visit.
  34. One of the plants in my house is not _____. As a result, it’s easier to maintain.
  35. I _____ think I provided enough examples.

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