Elements of Literature The Parts of Speech 9
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Exercise B Underline each adverb in the following sentences. Then, circle the
word or words the adverb modifies. On the line provided, write whether the adverb tells
how, when, where, or to what extent.
EXAMPLE 1. Shall we leave now?
_____________ 1. Akio arrived early.
_____________ 2. I can run faster than you.
_____________ 3. Lim Sing seems very sure of herself.
_____________ 4. Later I believed him.
_____________ 5. Our soccer team was too slow.
_____________ 6. Is he always early?
_____________ 7. Did you know that your new books are here?
_____________ 8. Did you work hard?
_____________ 9. Marina has been there.
_____________ 10. This math problem is especially hard.
_____________ 11. The boys work slowly.
_____________ 12. Well, what shall we do now?
_____________ 13. This Incan pottery was expertly made.
_____________ 14. She will never believe you.
_____________ 15. If you need any help, I will be there.
_____________ 16. Emilia danced gracefully.
_____________ 17. After saying goodbye to his mother, Joshua left yesterday for school.
_____________ 18. She learned to make tamales easily.
_____________ 19. Carla often goes to jazz concerts.
_____________ 20. The fandango dance troupe rehearsed diligently.
_____________ 21. The rain pounded heavily on the skylights and ran over the tops of
the gutters.
_____________ 22. Merrilee had soon finished washing the windows, so she polished the
mirrors.
_____________ 23. Will you please get the dog, which is digging in the back yard, and
bring it here?
_____________ 24. Kirk next diced onions and green peppers and put them into the pot
to simmer.
_____________ 25. The bowl and the beaters used for beating egg whites must be
completely free of grease.
when
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