Identifying Adverbs
Find the adverb:
Scripture specifically reminds us, 'In every thing give thanks," (1 Thes. 5:18).
specifically
(ends in 'ly' & describes verb)
What word is it modifying?
The temperature SOMETIMES reaches 83 degrees.
reaches (verb)
well (positive)
I did ____ on my test.
well
*irregular
The runner from France finished LATER than I.
Adverb
(describes when he finished)
Find the adverb:
The bread tasted quite good.
quite
(answers how? and describes an adjective)
Find the adverb:
Mr. Schmidt coaches them well.
well
(answers how?)
What word is it modifying?
The water is NOT typical.
enthusiastically (comparative)
The teacher talked _____ than her students.
more enthusiastically
I tripped on a LOOSE rock.
Adjective
(describes what kind of rock)
Irregular or regular kind of adverb?
well - better - best
Irregular
Find the adverb:
Their schedule is somewhat full already.
somewhat
(answers to what extent?)
What word is it modifying?
It is MOST notable for its color & calmness.
notable (adjective)
rapidly (superlative)
The green turtle moves the _______ of all the sea turtles.
most rapidly
Adverb
(describes how happy)
Which one of these questions do adverbs NOT answer?
Who?
When?
Where?
To what extent?
Who
Find the adverb:
The soccer team is at Locke Park now.
now
(answers when?)
These small sacs appear STRATEGICALLY on the shells.
appear (verb)
badly (comparative)
He drives _____ than his younger brother.
worse
*irregular
Dug is a GOOD dog.
Adjective
(describes what kind of dog)
Irregular or regular kind of adverb?
fairly - more fairly - most fairly
Regular
Find the adverb:
The other players haven't heard the news.
haven't
(have NOT)
It is EXTREMELY clear with a high salt content.
clear (adjective)
early (comparative)
The construction was on track _____ than first expected.
earlier
He plays basketball WELL for how old he is.
Adverb
(describes how he plays)
True or False:
All adverbs will 95% of the time end in 'ly.'
FALSE!
(think of adverbs like: not, very, most, more, really, well, rather)