1. EXERCISE: Identifying Adverbs
Each of the following sentences
contains from one to four adverbs.
Write each adverb and then write
the word or words that it modifies.
Example:
We sailed the boat all afternoon.
all (afternoon) afternoon (sailed)
2. 1. Yesterday, the architects sketchily explained the plans they have
for the office building.
2. A southerly storm approached quickly, drenching the area with an
extremely heavy downpour.
3. Almost apologetically, she presented her handmade gift.
4. The roller coaster crazily raced up and down before it eventually
released the dizzy passengers.
5. Her ghastly pallor was attributed to the extremely long illness
from which she had recently recovered.
6. My hand jerked involuntarily, and my glass crashed violently
against the floor.
7. The delivery person apparently found my note but did not read it.
8. Though it was an uphill battle, I was extremely happy with the
final product.
9. His manly physique certainly helped him win the role in the
repertory's newest production.
10. He often prattles and continuously and monotonously.
