ADVERBS

An adverb is a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb in a sentence. It provides more information about how, when, where, or to what extent something is done or happening.

For example, in the sentence "She sings beautifully," the word "beautifully" is an adverb that modifies the verb "sings" and tells us how she sings. In the sentence "He ran quickly," the word "quickly" is an adverb that modifies the verb "ran" and tells us how he ran.

Some common examples of adverbs include "slowly," "quickly," "quietly," "loudly," "happily," "sadly," "often," "never," "always," and "here."

Exercise: Adverbs

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate adverb in the correct form.

1. The singer sang ____ on stage, captivating the audience with her voice. (beautiful)
2. The politician spoke ____ during the press conference, avoiding any controversial topics. (careful)
3. The train arrived ____ late, causing many passengers to miss their connecting flights. (unfortunate)
4. She writes ____ in her diary every night, chronicling the events of her day. (faithful)
5. The athlete performed ____ during the competition, breaking the world record. (remarkable)
6. He answered the question ____ during the exam, earning him the highest grade in the class. (accurate)
7. The children played ____ in the park, enjoying the warm sunshine. (happily)
8. The chef cooked ____ for the dinner party, impressing all the guests with her culinary skills. (exquisitely)
9. The company performed ____ in the stock market, earning record profits. (exceptionally)
10. She speaks ____ in front of large crowds, never showing any signs of nervousness. (confidently)

Answer Key:

1.           beautifully	2.           carefully	3.           unfortunately
4.           faithfully	5.           remarkably	6.           accurately
7.           happily	8.           exquisitely	9.           exceptionally
10.         confidently

 

Exercise (A83E299)