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Grammar: Adverbs

? An adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. ? Adverbs can come before or after the verbs they modify. ? Adverbs can tell when, where, how, or to what extent. ? Many adverbs are formed by adding ?ly to adjectives. However, not all

words ending in ?ly are adverbs, and some adverbs do not end in ?ly.

Underline the adverb in each sentence below. 1. The alarm clock by Jonathan's bed rang loudly. 2. Jonathan immediately silenced the alarm. 3. He hurriedly threw back the covers and jumped to his feet. 4. Jonathan was especially eager to start the day. 5. The morning of the school spelling bee had finally arrived. 6. Jonathan dressed quickly and joined his family for breakfast. 7. They talked excitedly about the day ahead. 8. Jonathan said he was very prepared for the competition. 9. He said he had studied the spelling words thoroughly. 10. Jonathan's family warmly wished him luck in the spelling bee.

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Grammar: Intensifiers

? When an adverb modifies an adjective or another adverb, it is often used to emphasize or intensify the meaning. Such adverbs are called intensifi ers.

? Intensifiers such as very, just, quite, rather, so, too, and somewhat clarify the extent of something.

? Intensifiers are positioned before words they modify.

Read each sentence. Underline the intensifier. Write the adverb or adjective it modifies on the line provided. 1. Maura knows Alexandra quite well. 2. They have been friends for a very long time. 3. Alexandra lives just down the street from Maura. 4. The girls walk to school together rather often. 5. The school is not too far from Maura's house. 6. Maura is always so happy to see Alexandra again after school. 7. It is somewhat rare to see the girls argue. 8. The two friends have an extremely good time together.

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Grammar: Adjectives vs. Adverbs

? Good is used as an adjective to describe nouns. ? Well can be used as an adjective or adverb. ? Well is an adverb when it tells how ably something is done. ? Well is an adjective when it means "in good health."

Read the sentences below. Fill in the blank using good or well correctly.

1. The students have a

idea for a mural in the school cafeteria.

2. They want to show how important it is to eat as

as possible.

3. It is

known that a balanced diet can help prevent illness.

4. Eating a variety of nutritious foods is a

way to stay healthy.

5. Fresh fruits and vegetables are always

choices.

6. Most people don't feel

when they eat poorly.

7. It is a

idea to avoid non?nutritious snack foods.

8. This wall looks like a

spot for the mural.

9. You can see it quite

when you walk into the cafeteria.

10. The mural will help remind people to eat

and choose wisely.

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Grammar: Proofread

? An adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.

? Adverbs can tell when, where, how, or to what extent.

? Many adverbs are formed by adding ?ly to adjectives.

? Not all words ending in ?ly are adverbs, and some adverbs do not end in ?ly.

? When an adverb modifies an adjective or another adverb, it is often used to emphasize or intensify the meaning. Such adverbs are called intensifi ers.

? Intensifiers such as very, just, quite, rather, so, too, and somewhat clarify the extent of something.

? Good is used as an adjective. Well can be used as an adjective or adverb.

The writer of the directions below did not proofread for errors. Read the directions. Then rewrite the directions, correcting any errors in the use of adverbs and in the use of good and well.

How to make a fruit smoothie: ? First, pour careful one-half cup of very cold milk into a blender. ? Next, add one ripely banana and one cup of any frozen fruit. Blackberries,

raspberries, and strawberries are well choices. ? Blend the ingredients good. ? When your smoothie is mixed together thorough, pour it into a tall glass and enjoy!

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