General
True or False
All adverbs end in -ly.
false
Lets go upstairs and read.
A. how B. when C. where D. to what extent E. how much
AND WHAT IS BEING MODIFIED? (what would you draw the arrow to?)
C. where
GO (verb)
What is the adjective in the sentence modifying and what is the adverb modifying?
Greek mythology was officially written down by Homer.
Greek modifies Mythology (noun)
officially modifies written (verb)
Is the word italicized an adjective or an adverb?
My neighbor, who is unusually tall, is always cautious around ceiling fans.
adverb
IDENTIFY THE ADVERB AND THE ADJECTIVE: Good students always do their homework at their desks.
Adj: Good
Adv.: always
What do Adjectives modify?
Nouns (person, place thing)
We mostly agree with you.
A. how B. when C. where D. to what extent
AND WHAT IS BEING MODIFIED? (what would you draw the arrow to?)
D. to what extent
AGREE (verb)
Is the verb in this sentence action (transitive or intransitive) or linking (subject complement)
Psyche burned Eros with oil from the lamp.
burned= action/transitive (burned what? Eros! Did eros get burned yep!)
Identify which sentence uses an adjective and which uses an adverb.
That is a fast speedboat.
He stood up so fast he knocked his chair over.
(Adjective) — That is a fast speedboat.
(Adverb) — He stood up so fast he knocked his chair over.
Name the two adverbs in this sentence:
Their pants were often extremely worn.
often; extremely
What does an adverb modify?
Verbs, adjectives, other adverbs.
He speaks slowly.
A. how B. when C. where D. to what extent
A. how
SPEAKS (Verb)
What is the subject and verb in the sentence?
The ants of Demeter's home helped Psyche with her first task.
Ants- subject
helped- verb (action/transitive)
Identify which sentence uses an adjective and which one uses an adverb.
The ground was hard.
They all worked hard to meet the project deadline.
(Adjective) — The ground was hard.
(Adverb) — They all worked hard to meet the project deadline.
Identify the three adverbs in the sentence AND the TWO Adjectives (five total)
The silly girl very awkwardly skipped to the grocery store yesterday.
Adjectives: Silly, grocery
Adverb:very, awkwardly, yesterday
Name 4 questions adverbs can answer?
how, when, where, to what extent
John works out strenuously.
A. how B. when C. where D. to what extent
AND WHAT IS BEING MODIFIED? (what would you draw the arrow to?)
A. how
WORKS OUT (Verb)
What are the two adverbs modifying AND what are the parts of speech of those two words being modified?
Hades selfishly stole Persephone which made Demeter, her mother, very upset.
selfishly STOLE= verb
very UPSET= adjective
Is the word italicized an adjective or an adverb?
In everything she does, Mia demonstrates a genuine desire to help others.
adjective
Identify the 4 adverbs in the sentence AND 1 ADJECTIVE (5 total)
You need to come here immediately and quickly finish cleaning your very dirty room.
Adverbs: Here
Immediately
quickly
very
Adj: dirty
1. What kind
2. Which one
3. How many
4. How much
Please move the flowers farther forward
A. how B. when C. where D. to what extent
AND WHAT IS BEING MODIFIED? (what would you draw the arrow to?)
B. TO what extent
FORWARD (Verb)
Name the part of speech for every word in the sentence. (there are 4 different ones)
The young students listen closely.
young-adjective
students- subject ( noun)
listen- verb
closely- adverb
Which sentence shows an adverb modifying an adjective?
A. Gas prices have risen sharply.
B. The company reported sharply lower profits.
C. Gas prices have risen very sharply.
B. The company reported sharply lower profits.
DOUBLE JEP!
Find the 5 adverbs and 2 Adjectives AND tell me what they are modifying!
The rather loud players playfully joked about dunking the ball but no one has ever been able to master the very difficult skill successfully.
(Adv)rather--> loud (adj) ---> players (noun)
(Adv) playfully--> Joked (verb)
(Adv) ever---> been able (verb)
(Adv) very--->difficult (adj)---> skill (noun)
(Adv) successfully---> master (verb)