Question

adverbs
an adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
adverbs modifying verbs
where?
the statue fell there.
when?
beth left yesterday.
in what manner?
the mayor walks slowly.
to what extent?
sam has almost completed
his report.
adverbs modifying
adjectives
adverbs modifying
adverbs
to what extent?
she was unusually tired.
to what extent?
the band plays really well.
exercise a: recognizing adverbs and the words they modify. underline the adverb in each
sentence. in the space provided, tell whether it modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. some
sentences have two adverbs.
example: carol reacted angrily. verb

1. my father was extremely angry.
2. sandy had really wanted to go.
3. he said he would leave tomorrow.
4. would you believe that your suitcases are there?
5. she will probably try to reach the governor.
6. which player skates more rapidly?
7. grandmother is exceedingly well.
8. i can hardly solve this problem.
9. informed of the prize, she was unusually happy.
10. the accident victim recovered rather rapidly.

exercise b: adding adverbs to sentences. fill in the blanks below with appropriate adverbs.
example: my sister always drives carefully.

1. stan displayed his award.
2. our representative arrived in chicago.
3. unfortunately, she is handicapped.
4. mother and father are feeling well.
5. she has disagreed with us.
6. i think he is sorry.
7. they were distressed by his reply.
8. which one types rapidly?
9. a shopping mall is located.
10. father turned into a dead end.

Explanation:

Exercise A Solutions:

1. Step 1: Identify adverb and modified word

Adverb: extremely; modifies the adjective angry.

Answer:

extremely; adjective

1. Step 1: Identify adverb and modified word

Adverb: really; modifies the verb wanted.