1. Online Grammar Remediation Maine South English Department Created by Jason Marsicano & Megan Palm, 2007

2. Adverbs verbs –Ex: ran quickly, arrived last adjectives –Ex: bright green paint, extremely fluffy pillow other adverbs –Ex: whispered very softly, performed exceedingly well MODIFY…

3. Identifying Adverbs Yesterday, Randall ran home very quickly from practice. Which of the words modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb? yesterday = modifies verb quickly = modifies verb very = modifies adverb Which words answer the questions how, when, where, and to what extent? yesterday = answers when? quickly = answers how? very = modifies to what extent?

4. Exercise #1 Identify the adverbs in the following sentence. Matt often talks loudly. *ANSWER* Matt often talks loudly.

5. Exercise #2 Identify the adverbs in the following sentence. Laura reluctantly walked off the field for the last time. *ANSWER* Laura reluctantly walked off the field for the last time.

6. Exercise #3 Identify the adverbs in the following sentence. Kevin failed despite constantly studying for his test. *ANSWER* Kevin failed despite constantly studying for his test.

7. Exercise #4 Identify the adverbs in the following sentence. Just like Jill, Alex was always late for class too. *ANSWER* Just like Jill, Alex was always late for class too.

8. Exercise #5 Identify the adverbs in the following sentence. Liz is a very nice girl. *ANSWER* Liz is a very nice girl.

9. Still Confused? Adverb Function Identifying Adverbs Pop Quiz 2. Download these worksheets and see a Writing Center Tutor if you have questions. 3. Complete these online quizzes on your own time: 1. Print out this tip sheet of the rules for quick reference.tip sheet Page 1 and Page 2