IDENTIFY ADVERBS
The phone rings constantly.
constantly
Rosa is always "punctual" so she should be there soon.
on time
Speak ______ into the microphone.
clearly, softly
The end of the novel was very exciting. (end, exciting)
The beginning of the novel was very boring.
You should borrow this book.
You already read it.
You should borrow this book unless you already read it.
The book is extremely long.
extremely
Tina's voice was "hoarse" from screaming at the baseball game.
rough, harsh, raspy
The man called ________ to the lifeguard.
loudly, frantically
The bread is good but it is a little too moist. (moist)
The bread is good but it is a little too dry.
You can play hopscotch.
There is a sidewalk.
You can play hopscotch wherever there is a sidewalk.
The pinto horse runs faster than the black one.
faster
The "saplings" snapped in the storm but the older trees stood firm.
a young tree
She is _______ on her way by now.
probably, surely, definitely
I have few complaints about the trip. (few)
I have a lot of complaints about the trip.
Leave the bread in the oven.
It is brown.
Leave the bread in the oven until it is brown.
Juan said he'll meet us later.
later
It is our "custom" to have a bonfire on the first night of winter.
tradition, way of doing things within a specific group
Seashells vary ________ in size.
greatly, significantly
I am doubtful that the envelope will reach you in time. (doubtful)
I am confident that the envelope will reach you in time.
We can stay at the park today.
The sun is out.
We can stay at the park today as long as the sun is out.
Sandy backed into the mailbox again.
again
Each winter the birds "migrate" from Maine to Georgia.
move from one place to another
Be there ____ later than two o'clock!
no
I am feeling optimistic about today's game. (optimistic)
I am feeling pessimistic about today's game.
I always have a great time.
Grandma comes to visit.
I always have a great time whenever Grandma comes to visit.