Adverbs Modifying Verbs
Identify the adverbs in the sentence below.
I arrive early to school on Fridays.
early
Find the adverb and the adjective it modifies in each sentence.
We examined an almost new tape recorder.
almost-->new
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She worked too slowly to finish in time.
too-->slowly
Determine whether the *starred* word is an adjective or an adverb.
We bought Mom a *lovely* present for her birthday.
*lovely* = adjective
What question do adverbs modifying adjectives and other adverbs answer?
How much? To what extent? To what degree?
Identify the adverbs in the sentence below.
Do you thoroughly understand your task?
thoroughly
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He was somewhat unwilling to answer our questions.
somewhat-->unwilling
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The train should pull into the station quite soon.
quite-->soon
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I have an uncle who sings *beautifully.*
*beautifully* = adverb
What questions do adverbs that modify verbs answer? (4)
Where? When? How? How Often?
Identify the adverbs in the sentence below.
I opened the door to the barn cautiously.
cautiously
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Sue was very glad to accept his invitation.
very-->glad
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Although he lost, the knight fought very bravely.
very-->bravely
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My friend lives *close* to the racetrack.
*close* = adverb
Find the adverb in the sentence and identify the word it modifies. (Hint: Watch out for the verb phrase)
The shopping center is nearly completed.
adverb=nearly verb=completed
Identify the adverbs in the sentence below.
I will drive to the festival tomorrow.
tomorrow
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These baked potatoes are especially good.
especially-->good
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Do you think you can speak less rapidly?
less-->rapidly
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Mother had a *hard* time reaching the doctor.
*hard* = adjective
Find the adverb in the sentence and identify the word it modifies.
He is always creating problems.
adverb=always verb=creating
Identify the adverbs in the sentence below.
Bring all the reference books here.
here
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He made the whipped cream too sweet.
too-->sweet
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She has been told that she speaks Spanish extremely well.
extremely-->well
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I jog *daily.*
*daily* = adverb
Find the adverb in the sentence and identify the word it modifies.
My best friend is often absent from school.
adverb=often modified word=absent