Question

part 1: modifying verbs
underline or circle the adverb that modifies the bolded verb.

1. the young puppies thoroughly enjoy a game of fetch.
2. they traveled eagerly down the bumpy road.
3. i really want the biggest suite available.
4. at the assembly, the band suddenly performed a cheerful song.
5. happily, the newlywed couple danced around the dance floor.

Explanation:

To solve this, we identify adverbs (words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs) that modify the bolded verbs. An adverb often answers how, when, where, or to what extent.

1. In "The young puppies thoroughly enjoy a game of fetch", "thoroughly" modifies "enjoy" (how they enjoy).
2. In "They traveled eagerly down the bumpy road", "eagerly" modifies "traveled" (how they traveled).
3. In "I really want the biggest suite available", "really" modifies "want" (to what extent I want).
4. In "At the assembly, the band suddenly performed a cheerful song", "suddenly" modifies "performed" (when they performed).
5. In "Happily, the newlywed couple danced around the dance floor", "Happily" modifies "danced" (how they danced).

Answer:

1. Underline/circle "thoroughly"
2. Underline/circle "eagerly"
3. Underline/circle "really"
4. Underline/circle "suddenly"
5. Underline/circle "Happily"