Question

word study anglo - saxon suffix - ly
the anglo - saxon suffix - ly can be added to an adjective to make an adverb. an adverb ending in - ly is called an adverb of manner because it describes the manner or way in which an action takes place. for example, the adjective correct means \conforming to fact or truth; accurate.\ the adverb correctly means \in a way that is factual or true; accurately.\
a. directions: choose the word in the parentheses that best completes each sentence.

1. i took my time, but i got to the location (eventually/evenly).
2. the old friends, reunited after decades, embraced one another (wrongly/warmly).
3. the situation changed (rapidly/highly) over the course of just a few hours.
4. rami and joe (heartily/nervously) entered the creepy, abandoned mansion.
5. the car swerved (sharply/crisply) to avoid hitting a dog.

b. directions: read each sentence. choose the word from the box that best completes the sentence. each word will be used only once.
angrily uncertainly seriously sleepily loyally frequently

1. stephen never once doubted his sister; he continued to stand by her side ________.
2. the boy stared at james ________, not knowing whether to believe him.
3. after the argument with her brother, deepa slammed the door ________.
4. during the hottest part of the summer, we swim in the lake ________.
5. mr. parekh, who usually joked around with the kids, spoke ________ to them about the upcoming exams.
6. up late the night before, isabel awakened ________ and rubbed her eyes.

Explanation:

• A1: “eventually” means “in the end” which fits the context of taking time but arriving. “evenly” means in a balanced way which doesn't fit.
• A2: Old friends reuniting would embrace “warmly” (in a friendly, affectionate way). “wrongly” means incorrectly which is not relevant.
• A3: “rapidly” means quickly which makes sense for a situation changing in a few hours. “highly” means to a great degree (e.g., highly praised) which doesn't fit.
• A4: Entering a “creepy, abandoned mansion” would be done “nervously” (with anxiety). “heartily” means with enthusiasm which doesn't fit the spooky setting.
• A5: A car swerving to avoid a dog would do so “sharply” (suddenly and with a distinct change in direction). “crisply” is more for things like food texture or speech clarity.
• B1: Standing by someone's side when not doubting them is “loyally” (faithfully).
• B2: Not knowing whether to believe someone would lead to staring “uncertainly” (with doubt).
• B3: After an argument, slamming a door would be done “angrily” (with anger).
• B4: In the hottest summer, swimming in a lake often would be “frequently” (many times).
• B5: Usually joking but talking about exams seriously would be “seriously” (in a solemn way).
• B6: Up late and rubbing eyes would be done “sleepily” (in a drowsy way).

Answer:

A.

1. eventually
2. warmly
3. rapidly
4. nervously
5. sharply

B.

1. loyally
2. uncertainly
3. angrily
4. frequently
5. seriously
6. sleepily