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5. ADVERBS: modify (or add to the meaning of) verbs, adjectives or other adverbs.It may be a word, phrase, or a clause.
Commonly used adverbs are:
finally______ indeed___ often_______ later
there______ soon______however____sometimes
probably___ now_______seldom_____ very
never______ too_______nevertheless
where_____ here______ often
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The words in BOLD letters are adverbs modifying verbs:
Work HARD.
Go NOW.
Walk QUICKLY.
Start IMMEDIATELY
Jump UP.
Shout ANGRILY.
The words in BOLD letters are adverbs modifying adjectives:
VERY tall
SO far
OLD enough
QUITE lucky.
EXTREMELY fat.
TOO few.
The words in BOLD letters are adverbs modifying other adverbs:
VERY quickly.
TOO slowly.
LESS noisily
SO greedily.
QUITE clearly.
RATHER hurriedly.
Adverbs can also modify phrases or sentences as in the examples below:
a.Adverbs modifying phrases:
RIGHT in front
ALL through the night
CLOSE behind us
SLIGHTLY to the left
IMMEDIATELY in front
b. Adverbs modify sentences:
LUCKILY, he was not hurt.
SURELY, you are wrong!
APPARENTLY, they did not know.
UNFORTUNATELY, they did not know.
CLEARLY, she knew the answers.
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Identify the adverbs in the following sentences:
1. Steven reads clearly.
2. Jamilah speaks softly.
3. The boys work hard.
4. Stand up.
5. I am so happy.
6. The children were very busy.
7. ARe you quite sure?
8. Do not eat too quickly.
9. they are too small.
10. Sylvia is extremely naughty.
11. Sit still.
12. He spoke angrily.
13. Unfortunately, I cannot help you.
14. Surely , he does not know.
15. They are so lazy.
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Dan: Hi Bob! Have you seen the new English teacher?
Bob: No I haven’t. But Mike told me she’s very beautiful.
Dan: Yes, she is! She’s been here for three days already and you still haven’t seen her?
Bob: I’m busy with my thesis, if you must know.
Dan: I see. How are you doing with it so far?
Bob: I’m having a bit of a hard time, it’s rather different from what we’re used to.
Dan: Yeah I know. Hey! Why don’t you ask the new English teacher for help?
Bob: What? Are you crazy? I’d be extremely embarrassed.
Dan: Why? You’re just going to ask for some guidelines.
Bob: Why don’t you do it then?
Dan: I’m done with my thesis, remember? I took it last term.
Bob: Oh! Alright! I’ll just ask for a little help.
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1. Is it ok to ask for help if you are in need?
2. What will you do if a stranger ask for your help?
3. How do you feel if nobody help you in your tasks?
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