Adverbs and Adjectives

Adverbs and Adjectives When trying to determine whether to use an adjective or an adverb, decide which word is being modified. Adjectives modify nouns and pronouns. Adverbs modify verbs adjectives, and other adverbs.In the following sentences choose the correct word. Then identify it as adverb or adjective. Choose two responses in the following questions. The sound track began very (strange, strangely). strange strangely adverb adjectives There was a (sudden, suddenly) surge of volume. sudden suddenly adverb adjective This was followed by an announcer (calm, calmly) announcing the name of the cast. calm calmly adverb adjective It is not the (usual, usually) way for a film to begin. usual usually adverb adjective The credits were (extreme, extremely) long. extreme extremely adverb adjective We were (true, truly) in for a different experience. true truly adverb adjective (Gradual, Gradually) the actual movie started. Gradual Gradually adverb adjective I had been (wise, wisely) to go out for popcorn during the credits. wise wisely adverb adjective But I felt (guilty, guiltily) because I didn't bring my sister any. guilty guiltily adverb adjective The plot moved (swift, swiftly) into a series of wild chases. swift swiftly adverb adjective Each one was performed more (awkward, awkwardly) than the last. awkward awkwardly adverb adjective The actors' performances were very (poor, poorly). poor poorly adverb adjective I can't remember when I saw a more (odd, oddly) movie. odd oddly adverb adjective I couldn't get out of there (quick, quickly) enough. quick quickly adverb adjective Next time, I'm going to read the review more (thorough, thoroughly). thorough thoroughly adverb adjective Adjective Prepositional Phrases A prepositional phrase is a group of words that shows how two words or ideas are related to each other. It can function as an adjective or an adverb depending on the word it modifies. Like a one-word adjective, an adjective prepositional phrase modifies a noun or pronoun. In the following sentences, type the prepositional phrases on the first line and then the words being modified on the second. People in the news are frequently embarrassed. in the news people The drugstore in town is open today. in town drugstore The musical with the best choreography will win. with the best choreography musical The cottage beside the gurgling brook was wold a year ago. beside the gurgling brook cottage The list of students' addresses was burned in the fire this morning. of students' addresses list Nobody in this class knows. in this class nobody The doctors in this hospital are working very hard. in this hospital doctors The combination to the safe is lost. to the safe combination The CD on the computer is amazing. on the computer CD Adverb Prepositional Phrases Like a one-word adverb, an adverb prepositional phrase usually modifies a verb and may tell where, how, or when an action takes place. We play ball in the park. (Tells where we play) She called in a loud voice. (Tells how she called) Mom gave us smiles throughout the day. (Tells when Mom gave) In the following sentences, type the prepositional phrases on the first line and then the words being modified on the second. The stands sagged under the students' weight. under the students' weight sagged My biology book fell into the puddle. into the puddle fell Ron, the champion runner jumped over the hurdle with ease. over the hurdle jumped Marithia and Tinita walked under the bridge. under the bridge walked Several jumpers pushed from the plane too early. from the plane pushed The firefighters rushed into the forest. into the forest rushed You will find Gerald sitting behind the barn. behind the barn sitting The Amish travel everywhere in their buggies. in their buggies travel The birds flew into the tree. into the tree flew The girl danced with graceful movements. with graceful movements danced Lightning flashes around the clouds. around the clouds flashes A tornado moves with shocking speed. with shocking speed moves