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1. cogently adv. ('koh-juhnt-lee) A cautiously B collectively C convincingly 2. gratis adv. ('gra-tuhs) A free of charge B in appreciation of C with cheese 3. discreetly adv. (dih-'skreet-lee) A piece by piece B avoiding notice C at once 4. alfresco adv. (al-'freh-skoh) A freehand B altogether C outdoors Adverbs pack a punch. They modify verbs, adjectives, other adverbs and even whole sentences. These grammatical workhorses explain a lot: When? Where? In what way? For each one below, read the options closely and select your answer decisively. Turn the page quickly to see if you chose correctly. 9. in situ adv. (in-'sigh-too) A at first glance B by the book C in the original position 10. pell-mell adv. (pel-'mel) A so-so B wildly C neatly 11. eminently adv. ('eh-muh-nuhnt-lee) A highly B shortly C widely 12. asunder adv. (uh-'suhn-dr) A underground B second C apart 13. hitherto adv. ('hih-thr-too) A therefore B until now C farther 14. duly adv. ('doo-lee) A doubly B appropriately C plainly 15. prolifically adv. (pruh-'li-fik-lee) A wastefully B handsomely C plentifully 5. ostensibly adv. (ah-'sten-suh-blee) A supposedly B falsely C awkwardly 6. plumb adv. (pluhm) A on both sides B underfoot C in a vertical line 7. askance adv. (uh-'skans) A in a hurry B with distrust C upside down 8. blithely adv. ('blighth-lee) A cheerfully B inhumanely C mistakenly BY Sarah Chassé reader ’ s digest 142   August/september 2026 Brain Games reader ’ s digest WORD POWER 14 Years 2013-2026 S u p e r a n n u a t i o n u r n Join AustralianSuper today. australiansuper.com/jointoday * Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Brands – Superannuation category winner 2013–2026. Awards and ratings are only one factor to be taken into account when choosing a super fund. AustralianSuper Pty Ltd ABN 94 006 457 987, AFSL 233788, Trustee of AustralianSuper ABN 65 714 394 898. Read the PDS and TMD at australiansuper.com Celebrating 14 years as Australia’s most trusted super fund * 14 Years 2013-2026 S u p e r a n n u a t i o n r n Join AustralianSuper today. australiansuper.com/jointoday * Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Brands – Superannuation category winner 2013–2026. Awards and ratings are only one factor to be taken into account when choosing a super fund. AustralianSuper Pty Ltd ABN 94 006 457 987, AFSL 233788, Trustee of AustralianSuper ABN 65 714 394 898. Read the PDS and TMD at australiansuper.com Celebrating 14 years as Australia’s most trusted super fund *