Difficulty Level : Expert / Mastery
In this exercise, you will practice enhancing sentences by adding adverbs to describe how the actions in the sentences are performed. Adverbs provide additional information about the verb in a sentence and can change the tone or meaning.
Instructions : Follow the instructions for each sentence below and add the specified adverb to complete the sentence correctly.
1. She ran to catch the bus [fast].
– Rewrite the sentence with the adverb “fast” to describe how she ran.
2. The cat crept up on the mouse [quietly].
– Rewrite the sentence with the adverb “quietly” to describe how the cat crept.
3. He arrives on time for work [usually].
– Rewrite the sentence with the adverb “usually” to indicate his usual punctuality.
4. They sang during the concert [beautifully].
– Rewrite the sentence with the adverb “beautifully” to describe how they sang.
5. The car made its way up the steep hill [slowly].
– Rewrite the sentence with the adverb “slowly” to describe how the car moved.
6. She smiles when she sees her friends [always].
– Rewrite the sentence with the adverb “always” to describe when she smiles.
7. He examined the fragile glassware [carefully].
– Rewrite the sentence with the adverb “carefully” to describe how he examined the glassware.
8. They realized they were lost in the forest [suddenly].
– Rewrite the sentence with the adverb “suddenly” to describe how they realized they were lost.
9. The chef prepared the dish to please the customers [spicily].
– Rewrite the sentence with the adverb “spicily” to describe how the chef prepared the dish.
10. The baby slept through the night [peacefully].
– Rewrite the sentence with the adverb “peacefully” to describe how the baby slept.
Remember to consider the meaning and context of each sentence when adding the adverbs. Once you’ve completed all the sentences, you will have practiced using adverbs to add depth and clarity to your writing.
Explanations
In this exercise, adverbs were added to each sentence to provide more information about how the actions in the sentences are performed. Adverbs modify verbs, and they help to convey the manner or quality of the action. Here’s a breakdown of the changes made in each sentence:
1. “She ran to catch the bus [fast].” → “She ran quickly to catch the bus.” – The adverb “quickly” describes how she ran, indicating speed.
2. “The cat crept up on the mouse [quietly].” → “The cat crept quietly up on the mouse.” – The adverb “quietly” describes how the cat crept, indicating a silent and stealthy movement.
3. “He arrives on time for work [usually].” → “He usually arrives on time for work.” – The adverb “usually” indicates a habitual or typical action.
4. “They sang during the concert [beautifully].” → “They sang beautifully during the concert.” – The adverb “beautifully” describes how they sang, indicating the quality of their singing.
5. “The car made its way up the steep hill [slowly].” → “The car slowly made its way up the steep hill.” – The adverb “slowly” describes how the car moved, indicating a lack of speed.
6. “She smiles when she sees her friends [always].” → “She always smiles when she sees her friends.” – The adverb “always” indicates a consistent or constant action.
7. “He examined the fragile glassware [carefully].” → “He carefully examined the fragile glassware.” – The adverb “carefully” describes how he examined the glassware, indicating a thorough and cautious examination.
8. “They realized they were lost in the forest [suddenly].” → “They suddenly realized they were lost in the forest.” – The adverb “suddenly” describes how they realized, indicating that it happened unexpectedly and quickly.
9. “The chef prepared the dish to please the customers [spicily].” → “The chef prepared the dish spicily to please the customers.” – The adverb “spicily” describes how the chef prepared the dish, indicating the flavoring.
10. “The baby slept through the night [peacefully].” → “The baby slept peacefully through the night.” – The adverb “peacefully” describes how the baby slept, indicating a tranquil and restful sleep.