Task: Identify and underline the adverbs in each sentence, then use those adverbs to write your own sentences.
#### Step 1: Underline the adverbs in each sentence.
An
adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. It often answers questions like "how," "when," "where," or "to what extent."
##### Sentence 1:
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Obviously, I was unaware we were given homework recently.
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Adverb: *Obviously* (modifies the entire sentence, indicating how the speaker realized something)
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Adverb: *recently* (modifies "given," indicating when the homework was assigned)
##### Sentence 2:
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The rods of the building are always made of industrial steel.
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Adverb: *always* (modifies "are made," indicating how consistently the rods are made)
##### Sentence 3:
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Jamie continually wins the decathlon because he trains consistently.
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Adverb: *continually* (modifies "wins," indicating how frequently Jamie wins)
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Adverb: *consistently* (modifies "trains," indicating how Jamie approaches training)
#### Step 2: Use the adverbs to write your own sentences.
Now, let's create new sentences using the adverbs:
obviously,
recently,
always,
continually, and
consistently.
1.
Obviously, everyone could see that the cat had been playing with the yarn.
2. She has
recently started learning Spanish, and she’s already making progress.
3. He
always arrives on time for meetings, which impresses his colleagues.
4. The gardener
continually waters the plants to ensure they grow healthy.
5. She
consistently practices her piano every day, improving her skills over time.
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Final Answer:
#### Underlined Adverbs:
1.
Obviously, I was unaware we were given homework recently.
- Underlined: *Obviously*, *recently*
2.
The rods of the building are always made of industrial steel.
- Underlined: *always*
3.
Jamie continually wins the decathlon because he trains consistently.
- Underlined: *continually*, *consistently*
#### New Sentences:
1.
Obviously, everyone could see that the cat had been playing with the yarn.
2. She has
recently started learning Spanish, and she’s already making progress.
3. He
always arrives on time for meetings, which impresses his colleagues.
4. The gardener
continually waters the plants to ensure they grow healthy.
5. She
consistently practices her piano every day, improving her skills over time.
Boxed Final Answer:
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\boxed{
\text{See explanations above for underlined adverbs and new sentences.}
}
$$
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of verb and adverb worksheet.