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Directions: Underline the adverbs in the following sentences. Draw an arrow from each adverb to the
word that it modifies. THESE ADVERBS ARE ONLY MODIFYING VERBS.
1. Tom carefully placed the vase on the shelf.
2. A box of cookies was delivered to my house today.
3. Paula will rarely purchase expensive shoes.
4. Everyone put the donations inside.
Directions: Underline the adverbs in the following sentences. Draw an arrow from each adverb to the
word that it modifies. THESE ADVERBS ARE ONLY MODIFYING ADJEC TIVES.
1. My cousin was quite angry with the coach’s decision.
2. Bob will be very happy with the news about his promotion.
3. The homemade ice cream was rather delicious.
4. On the other hand, Bill sold his especially prized pig to the new farmer.
Directions: Underline the adverbs in the following sentences. Draw an arrow from each adverb to the
word it modifies. THESE ADVERBS ARE MODIFYING VERBS, ADJECTIVES, AND OTHER ADVERBS.
1. Tom’s behavior was quite silly, but Tim’s behavior was very polite.
2. Rather quickly, the crowd rushed into the theater.
3. Today, the class will take an extremely difficult science test.
4. When Peter graciously accepted the award, his parents’ faces beamed brightly with pride.
5. Mrs. Jones was too busy completing the very difficult task to answer any questions.
Directions: Write three sentences with adverbs that are modifying verbs, adjectives, and other
adverbs. Then underline the adverbs and draw an arrow from each adverb to the word it modifies.
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