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A djective or A dverb?
‡0DQ\DGYHUEVHQGLQ± ly. These adverbs are generally formed by adding ± ly to adjectives.
A DJ E C T I V ES ± loud; shocking; great
A D V E R BS ± loudly; shockingly; greatly
‡+RZHYHUVRPHZRUGVHQGLQJLQ± ly are used as adjectives.
A DJ E C T I V ES - early arrival; friendly smile
Directions: Draw an arrow from each underlined word to the word it modifies. Then label each underlined word with
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E xamples:
A DJ
The ghastly rodent frightened us all.
ADV
We were very tired after the concert.
1.
The kindly stranger helped the lost child.
2.
At noon, the whistle blew shrilly.
3.
I carefully tested the heat of the water.
4.
0\\RXQJQLHFH¶Vfrilly dress was made by her mother.
5.
I rose early and jogged three miles.
6.
The early bird catches the worm.
7.
Candace had rarely been late.
8.
For some reason, I laughed uncontrollably.
9.
I pack my own lunch daily.
10.
My daily lunch is fruit, pretzels, and a sandwich.
P A R T I I ± Directions: Underline the adverbs in the following sentences. Draw an arrow to the word that¶s being
modified.
11.
This especially large room will be perfect for my art studio.
12.
The air over the city is refreshingly clear of smog.
13.
I was extremely tired by the end of the day.
14.
We did not hold our monthly meeting in December.
15.
John smiled shyly and started to laugh.
Preposition or A dverb?
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An adverb never does.
PR E P OSI T I O N - Please step aboard my boat.
A D V E R B - Please step aboard.
Directions: Identify the underlined word or word group in each sentence. Write ADV above WKHZRUGLILW¶VDQ
adverb; write PREP DERYHWKHZRUGLILW¶VDSUHSRVLWLRQ Double underline all verbs and/or verb phrases.
E xamples:
ADV
Susie threw the paper out.
PR E P
Susie threw the paper out the window.
1.
The poison ivy climbed around the trunk of the tree.
2.
I looked up to see the formation of jets in the sky.
3.
The ship slowly sailed away.
4.
Do not put the bread bag near the hot burner on the stove.
5.
Will you bring your new puppy over to our house?
6.
I could go to your house instead.
7.
Billy Joel rode his motorcycle around the track.
8.
For example, I would donate money to many charities.
9.
He paid the fine through the mail.
10.
Has my order gone through?
P A R T I I ± Directions: Underline the prepositions in the following sentences.
11.
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12.
Our star party will last from dusk until dawn.
13.
Is there really a ghost in Wuthering Heights?
14.
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15.
Our cat scrambled up the fence and out of WKHGRJ¶VUHDFK