Here's the completed worksheet with correct adverbs filled in, along with explanations for each choice:
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A. Directions: Complete the sentences with adverbs. Choose the correct answer in the box below.
Adverb Box:
always, accidentally, early, quietly, politely, finally, heavily, kindly, happily, strongly
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1. Andrew arrived _early_ for his music lesson.
✔ *Explanation:* “Early” describes *when* he arrived — before the scheduled time. It modifies the verb “arrived.”
2. Joanna _always_ goes to the convenience store.
✔ *Explanation:* “Always” indicates frequency — she does this habitually. It modifies the verb “goes.”
3. Anthony walked _quietly_ up the stairs.
✔ *Explanation:* “Quietly” describes *how* he walked — without making noise. It modifies the verb “walked.”
4. It is raining _heavily_.
✔ *Explanation:* “Heavily” describes the intensity of the rain — a lot of rain falling. It modifies the verb “raining.”
5. He _accidentally_ hit the flower vase on the table.
✔ *Explanation:* “Accidentally” tells us the action was not intentional. It modifies the verb “hit.”
6. I _finally_ got my first salary!
✔ *Explanation:* “Finally” suggests something long-awaited has happened. It modifies the verb “got.”
7. The people are _strongly_ against the Government.
✔ *Explanation:* “Strongly” describes the intensity of their opposition. It modifies the adjective “against” (which functions as part of the phrase describing the people’s stance).
8. The children are playing _happily_ in the park.
✔ *Explanation:* “Happily” describes *how* they are playing — with joy. It modifies the verb “playing.”
9. The volunteers _kindly_ contributed to the relief fund.
✔ *Explanation:* “Kindly” describes the manner in which they gave — with kindness. It modifies the verb “contributed.”
10. Andrea spoke _politely_ to us.
✔ *Explanation:* “Politely” describes *how* she spoke — with good manners. It modifies the verb “spoke.”
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✔ Final Answer Key:
1. early
2. always
3. quietly
4. heavily
5. accidentally
6. finally
7. strongly
8. happily
9. kindly
10. politely
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Remember: Adverbs often end in “-ly” (but not always — e.g., “always,” “early”), and they describe verbs (how, when, where, how often), adjectives, or other adverbs.
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