Name____________________
Date_____________________
Period_______Table________
Learning Target: I can identify and explain the function of the parts of speech.
Exercise 13. Identifying Adverbs That Modify Adjectives.
Directions:
a. Underline the adverb in each of the following sentences.
b. Circle the adjective that it modifies.
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1.
Plato, a Greek philosopher, wrote a most interesting book called The Republic over two
thousand years ago.
2. In The Republic, Plato describes the organization of a perfectly just government.
3. Plato’s government is for a very small state, such as the city-states that were common in Greece
in his time.
4. But his ideas are quite universal and could also apply to large governments.
5. Each citizen of Plato’s government belongs in one of three completely distinct classes: workers,
the military, or rulers.
6. All citizens study music and athletics, but the most promising students receive additional
education.
7. Guardians who protect the laws of Plato’s ideal state are trained to be always fair in their
decisions.
8. A definitely important concept in The Republic is that women and men are equal.
9. Women receive an education exactly equal to men and fight alongside men in wars with
neighboring states.
10. Does this quite brief description of Plato’s state lead you to accept to reject his ideas of
government?
RCMS – ELA7
taken from
Warriner’s English Composition and Grammar, Third Course
pp. 362-363, Ex. 15 & 16
rev. 11/15 – KMH
Name____________________
Date_____________________
Period_______Table________
Learning Target: I can identify and explain the function of the parts of speech.
Exercise 14. Revising with Adverb Modifiers.
Directions:
a. Rewrite the following phrases and sentences by adding one adverb modifier for each of the boldfaced adjectives.
b. Use a different adverb in each item.
c. Do NOT use too, so, or very.
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1.
A sharp turn ___________________________________________________________________
2. Playful kittens __________________________________________________________________
3. An easy question ________________________________________________________________
4. A bright smile __________________________________________________________________
5. A swept floor __________________________________________________________________
6. Terri felt satisfied. ______________________________________________________________
7. The old mansion was silent. _______________________________________________________
8. Robert became sick. _____________________________________________________________
9. Had Clara been safe? ____________________________________________________________
10. The test was difficult. ____________________________________________________________
RCMS – ELA7
taken from
Warriner’s English Composition and Grammar, Third Course
pp. 362-363, Ex. 15 & 16
rev. 11/15 – KMH