Online Grammar Remediation
Maine South English Department
Created by Jason Marsicano & Megan Palm, 2007
Adverbs
MODIFY…
• verbs
– Ex: ran quickly, arrived last
• adjectives
– Ex: bright green paint, extremely fluffy
pillow
• other adverbs
– Ex: whispered very softly, performed
exceedingly well
Identifying Adverbs
Yesterday, Randall ran home very
quickly from practice.
Which of the words
modify a verb,
adjective, or another
adverb?
Which words answer
the questions how,
when, where, and to
what extent?
yesterday = modifies verb
quickly = modifies verb
very = modifies adverb
yesterday = answers when?
quickly = answers how?
very = modifies to what
extent?
Exercise #1
Identify the adverbs in the following
sentence.
Matt often talks loudly.
*ANSWER*
Matt often talks loudly.
Exercise #2
Identify the adverbs in the following
sentence.
Laura reluctantly walked off the field
for the last time.
*ANSWER*
Laura reluctantly walked off the field
for the last time.
Exercise #3
Identify the adverbs in the following
sentence.
Kevin failed despite constantly
studying for his test.
*ANSWER*
Kevin failed despite constantly
studying for his test.
Exercise #4
Identify the adverbs in the following
sentence.
Just like Jill, Alex was always late for
class too.
*ANSWER*
Just like Jill, Alex was always late for
class too.
Exercise #5
Identify the adverbs in the following
sentence.
Liz is a very nice girl.
*ANSWER*
Liz is a very nice girl.
Still Confused?
1. Print out this tip sheet of the rules
for quick reference.
2. Download these worksheets and
see a Writing Center Tutor if you have
questions.
• Page 1 and Page 2
3. Complete these online quizzes on
your own time:
• Adverb Function
• Identifying Adverbs
• Pop Quiz