16. 2 Adverbs

Recognizing Adverbs That Modify Verbs.

In each sentence, select the adverb that modifies a verb.

She ran rapidly around the track.

• ran

• rapidly

• around

• track

Select the question (from chart ) the adverb answers.

EXAMPLE: We never walk to school. Answer: When?

She ran rapidly around the track.

• Where?

• When?

• In What Manner (How)?

• To What Extent?

Select the adverb that modifies a verb.

I began my piano lessons reluctantly.

• began

• piano

• lessons

• reluctantly

Select the question (from chart ) the adverb answers.

EXAMPLE: We never walk to school. Answer: When?

I began my piano lessons reluctantly.

• Where?

• When?

• In What Manner? (How)

• To What Extent ? (How Much)

Select the adverb that modifies a verb.

I had barely started eating when we had to leave.

• had

• barely

• started

• eating

Select the question (from chart ) the adverb answers.

I had barely started eating when we had to leave.

• WHERE?

• WHEN?

• IN WHAT MANNER?

• TO WHAT EXTENT?

Select the adverb that modifies a verb.

The new building was completely destroyed by fire.

• completely

• destroyed

• by

• fire

Select the question (from chart ) the adverb answers.

EXAMPLE: We never walk to school. Answer: When?

The new building was completely destroyed by fire.

• Where?

• When?

• In What Manner? (How)

• To What Extent? (How much)

Select the adverb that modifies a verb.

I have seldom heard such noise.

• have

• seldom

• heard

• such

Select the question (from chart) the adverb answers.

I have seldom heard such noise.

• Where?

• When?

• In What Manner? (How)

• To What Extent? (How much)