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Mastering -ly Adverbs
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Mastering -ly Adverbs
Read each sentence carefully. Choose the best answer where options are given. For writing questions, make sure your -ly adverb describes how an action happens.
Identify and choose -ly adverbs
1.In the sentence “A tūī fluttered gracefully between the branches”, which word is the -ly adverb?
- tūī
- fluttered
- gracefully
- branches
2.Which sentence uses an -ly adverb to describe an action correctly?
- The rain fell gently on the roof.
- The rain gentle fell on the roof.
- The rain fell gentle on the roof.
- The gentle rain fell on the roof.
3.Select every word that is an -ly adverb.
- patiently
- kindly
- quick
- silently
- friendship
- neatly
4.The toddler placed the glass on the table ________. Choose the adverb that best fits.
- carefully
- cheerfully
- noisily
- bright
5.Which word in “Mereana answered confidently during the quiz” tells how Mereana answered?
6.Choose the -ly adverb that suggests how Hana feels in the sentence “Hana smiled happily after the performance.”
- loudly
- happily
- smoothly
- carefully
Use adverbs in your own writing
7.Write a sentence using the verb “skip” and the adverb “joyfully”. Make the adverb explain how the skipping happens.
8.Write a sentence using the verb “tiptoe” and the adverb “quietly”.
9.Write a sentence using the verb “explain” and the adverb “clearly”.
10.In one sentence, explain how an -ly adverb can change the detail or mood of an action. Include a short example.
11.Write a short paragraph about a windy day using at least three different -ly adverbs to describe actions.
12.Match each -ly adverb to the action it could describe most naturally.
- patiently
- neatly
- eagerly
- softly
- accurately
- fold
- measure
- whisper
- wait
- open
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