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Learning Target: I can identify and explain the function of the parts of speech.
Exercise 16. Identifying Adverbs and the Word They Modify.
Directions:
a. Underline the ten adverbs in each of the following sentences.
b. Circle the word or words that it modifies.
c. On the line following the sentence, identify the modified words’ part of speech – verb, adjective
or adverb.
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1. Tourists in London, England usually visit the Tower of London. __________________________
2. A special ceremony called The Ceremony of the Keys is performed there nightly. ____________
3. The three gates of the Tower are securely locked by the Chief Warder, and an escort is especially
assigned for the ceremony. (Hint: There are two adverbs used in this sentence.)
A)______________________________________ B)___________________________________
4. The Chief Warder and the escort promptly report to the front of the Tower.__________________
5. The sentry on duty immediately challenges them: “Halt! Who comes there?” (Hint: There are
two adverbs used in this sentence.)
A)______________________________________ B)___________________________________
6. The Chief Warder quickly responds, “The Keys.” ______________________________________
7. The sentry then asks, “Whose keys?” and the Warder replies distinctly, “Queen Elizabeth’s
Keys.” (Hint: There are two adverbs used in this sentence.)
A)______________________________________ B)___________________________________
8. The Chief Warder then calls solemnly, “God preserve Queen Elizabeth.” ___________________
9. And all the guards respond together, “Amen.” ________________________________________
10. Finally the Chief Warder carries the keys to the Queen’s House, and they remain there for the
night. (Hint: There are two adverbs used in this sentence.)
A)______________________________________ B)___________________________________
RCMS – ELA7
taken from
Warriner’s English Composition and Grammar, Third Course
pp. 365, Ex. 18
rev. 12/15 – KMH
Name____________________
Date_____________________
Period_______Table________
RCMS – ELA7
taken from
Warriner’s English Composition and Grammar, Third Course
pp. 365, Ex. 18
rev. 12/15 – KMH