Lesson 69
Parts of Speech - Adverbs
The adjectivesAdjectives modify or affect the meaning of nouns and pronouns and tell us which, whose, what kind, and how many about the nouns or pronouns they modify.
Source: Lesson 31 real and awful should not be used for the
adverbsAdverbs are words that modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. They tell how (manner), when (time), where (place), how much (degree), and why (cause).
Source: Lesson 46 really, very, and extremely.
Instructions: Choose the correct form for each of these sentences.
1. She is (very, real) sorry.
She is very sorry.
2. Today is (really, real) stormy.
Today is really stormy.
3. Is that a (really, real) person?
Is that a real person?
4. Be sure to drive (very, real) carefully on slick roads.
Be sure to drive very carefully on slick roads.
5. I am (extremely, real) tired of your antics.
I am extremely tired of your antics.