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ADVERBS

Underline the adverb in each sentence and identify the kind of adverb. Write whether it is adverb of: TIME,
PLACE, MANNER and FREQUENCY.

______________ 1. Summer vacation is coming soon.

______________ 2. My sister and I, eagerly await its coming.
______________ 3. Meantime, mom said we should concentrate well on our studies.
______________ 4. We always study our lesson and occasionally well on our studies.
______________ 5. Unlike other summers, we will seldom go out because mom will give birth to my baby brother.
______________ 6. We can play outdoors or upstairs in the play area.
______________ 7. She said my brother will grow up quickly and beautifully.
______________ 8. Then we will have a new playmate in the house.
______________ 9. Last summer vacation, we went to Disneyland.
______________ 10. We ran around everywhere.
______________ 11. And happily rode on most of the rides.
______________ 12. We may go out only once this summer. But we are happy just the same.
______________ 13. I noticed a man loitering there.
______________ 14. They have seen the film twice.
______________ 15. Mr. Smith went to work hurriedly.

Fill in the blanks with suitable adverbs from the box.

anywhere before dangerously immediately nowhere

seldom sometimes suddenly tomorrow tonight greedily
out

1. Mr. Brown is going for a trip ______________________________.

2. You don’t have much time. You must start work ______________________________.
3. The driver was fined for driving ______________________________.
4. The plane was landing when it ______________________________ burst into flames.
5. When I returned home, my pet puppy was ____________________________ to be seen.
6. It ______________________________ rains in the desert.
7. Have you seen my wallet? I can’t find it ______________________________.
8. That doesn’t surprise me. I have heard that ______________________________.
9. Mr. Ford is returning to America ______________________________.
10. David ______________________________ makes silly mistakes.
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ADVERBS THAT COMPARE

Complete the table for the DEGREE OF COMPARISON OF ADVERBS.

POSITIVE COMPARATIVE SUPERLATIVE

1. often
2. intelligently
3. better
4. most successfully
5. nearly
6. more heavily
7. finely
8. more angrily
9. well
10. most dimly
11. sweetly
12. farther
13. further
14. bad
15. little

Complete the sentences with the correct adverbial form of the adjectives in parentheses.

1. Does sound travel ____________________ (fast) than light?

2. No, sound travels ____________________ (slow) than light.
3. Modern cars run ____________________ (quiet) than in the past.
4. Where does the Earth rotate ____________________ (rapid)?
5. Which began ____________________ (early): life on land or in the ocean?
6. Life began ____________________ (late) on land, and developed (rapid) in the ocean.
7. I’m ____________________ (good) at science than most of my friends.
8. My brother, Ian, runs ____________________ (quick) than I do.
9. Taylor works ____________________ (efficiently) when he is under pressure.
10. Violet did ____________________ (well) on the entrance exam than Arnold.
11. Of all birds the Emperor Penguin dives ____________________ (deeply).
12. The moon shines ____________________ (brightly) than the sun.
13. Adam listens to alternative rock ____________________ (often) than any other music.
14. This year’s Thanksgiving Day parade lasted ____________________ (long) than last year’s.
15. Laura wraps her package ____________________ (carefully) than Anne wraps hers.
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PREPOSITIONS
at (a) We have class at two o’clock. (b) I have an appointment with the doctor at 4:30.
at + a specific time on the clock. at + night
in (a) My birthday is in July. (b) I was born in 1978.
in + a specific month in + a specific year in + the morning
in + the afternoon in + the evening
on (a) I have class on Monday. (b) I was born on May 3, 1982.
on + a specific day of the week on + a specific date
from…to from (a specific time) to (a specific time)
(a) We have class from 3:00 to 4:00.

Directions: Complete the sentences with prepositions of time.

1. We have class ______ eleven o’clock.

2. We have class ______ nine ______ eleven.

3. Tom has class ______ the morning, and he works ______ the afternoon.

4. I study ______ the evening.

5. I sleep ______ night.

6. Mary was born ______ October.

7. Mary was born ______ 1967.

8. Mary was born ______ October 28.

9. Mary was born ______ October 28, 1967.

10. The bank isn’t open ______ Sundays.

11. The bank is open ______ 8:00 a.m. ______ 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

12. The bank closes ______ 5:00 p.m.

Directions: Now make your own sentences using prepositions of time.

1) _____________________________________________________________________

2) _____________________________________________________________________
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1. I was born ______ June 16. I was born ______ 1949. I am a ___________________. I go to work ______
5:00 a.m.

2. I go to work ______ the afternoon. I go to work ______ 12:00 p.m. I am a ___________________. I was
born ______ March.

3. Hi, I am an ___________________. I go to work ______ the morning. I start work ______ 11:00 a.m. I was
born ______ April 10.

4. Howdy! I was born ______ July 2, 1978. I am a ___________________. I milk the cows ______ the
morning. I milk the cows ______ 6:00 a.m.

5. Hey, I am a ___________________. I was born ______ August 1. I was born ______ 1991. I go to practice
______ 7:00 a.m.

6. I was born ______ 1992. I go to work ______ night. I go to work ______ 10:00 p.m. I work at night
because I like to take pictures of the stars. I am a ___________________.

7. Good day citizen. I am a ___________________. I was born ______ May. I was born ______ 1980. I go to
work ______ 6:00 a.m. Move along, citizen.

OBJECT OF THE PREPOSITION

Underline the preposition in the following sentences. Encircle the object of the preposition.
Example: The girl in the yellow dress is my cousin.

1.Benjamin Franklin was born in 1706.

2.My jacket is the one with brass buttons.
3.Bill Carter took five subjects during his sophomore year.
4.The old man stood patiently at the door.
5.I stumbled over Tom's feet.
6.Behind the counter stood the worried clerk.
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7.Miss Morgan is the coach of our debate team.

8.Our team has never played against yours.
9.The tall man across the room is tonight's speaker.
10. The ball was thrown over the roof.
11. Mrs. Garner poured some iced tea into my glass.
12. Dan drove slowly past the corner.
13. The name of the book is Alone.
14. Our house is located beyond the city limits.
15. Throughout the night the doctor stayed nearby.
16. Miss Mason fell off the ladder and sprained her ankle.
17. Under the table the dog waited.
18. We are proud because we stayed within our budget.
19. I'll tell you a story about pioneer days.
20. We visited the park between rain showers.

PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE

A prepositional phrase that modifies a noun or pronoun is functioning as an adjective phrase. Remember that
adjectives tell what kind, how many, or which one.
A prepositional phrase that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb is functioning as an adverb phrase.
Remember that adverbs tell how, when, where, how often, and to what extent.
Examples:
The whale with the unusual markings is our favorite. (adjective phrase; tells which whale)
The whales in the water park show performed with ease. (adverb phrase; tells how)

On the line provided, identify the underlined prepositional phrase by writing ADJ for adjective phrase or ADV for
adverb phrase. Then, encircle the word it modifies.
Example ______ a. At her first Olympic competition, Sonja Henie was eleven years old.
______ 1. Sonja was the daughter of a Norwegian fur dealer.

______ 2. Trained as an ice skater, she competed in the 1924 Olympics at age eleven.

______ 3. Her costume, a knee-length, flared skirt, made an impression on observers.

______ 4. This skirt might have been considered improper on an adult.

______ 5. However, opinions at the Olympics four years later had changed.

______ 6. Sonja left the 1928 Olympics with her first gold medal.

______ 7. Sonja introduced the elements of dance and showmanship to skating.

______ 8. Furthermore, Sonja did jumps that had only been performed by men.

______ 9. Sonja preferred to be treated like someone of great celebrity.

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______10. She was considered temperamental by many

Underline the adjective phrase in each sentence. Write the word it modifies.

1. Horseshoe crabs resemble hard hats with long tails. _____________________

2. They are close relatives of spiders. _____________________
3. The mouth of the horseshoe crab is well hidden. _____________________
4. It is an opening underneath the crab’s body. _____________________

Underline the adverb phrase in each sentence. Write the word(s) it modifies.

5. Whales are the largest mammals that live on the Earth. _____________________
6. Whales behave with great intelligence. _____________________
7. A whale must breathe air through its lungs. _____________________
8. Whales can dive for long periods. _____________________

Underline each prepositional phrase. Then, circle ADJ for adjective phrases or ADV for adverb phrases.

9. One rock sample from the moon is 4,720 million years old. ADJ ADV
10. The rock was collected by the Apollo space mission. ADJ ADV
11. The daytime temperature on the lunar equator is 243°F. ADJ ADV
12. A black hole is formed by a star’s complete collapse. ADJ ADV
13. About 150 meteorites from space pound the Earth each year. ADJ ADV
14. An Alaskan, Mrs. E. H. Hodges, is the only person hurt by a falling meteorite. ADJ ADV

Rewrite each of the sentences below, and add one prepositional phrase.
1. The funny clowns jumped.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
2. The horse ran.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
3. They ate dinner.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Simon threw the ball.
__________________________________________________________________________________________

PARTS OF A SENTENCE
Circle the SIMPLE SUBJECT in each sentence.
1. It is cumbersome to carry all those books.
2. That restaurant has a bad reputation of serving cold food.
3. The 1960's were known as the decade of love.
4. The Australian golfer won the first major tournament he entered.
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5. Meat contains protein, an essential element of a healthy diet.

6. An intense radiation belt lies between the rings and Jupiter's uppermost atmospheric layers.
7. The president's car had a police escort.
8. The rain forest here is dense with foliage.
9. These doctors are solo practitioners and run their own offices.
10. The expert said it would be too speculative to predict.
11. Scientists performed a trans-oceanic operation completely by remote control.
12. Hannah Smith, M.S, wrote a very interesting research project proposal.
13. Mason High School took part in the disaster preparedness drill.
14. The order for one hundred robes was sufficient to clothe the choir.
15. The Tellico plains, site of ancient Cherokee ceremonial grounds, were flooded to provide a reservoir.
Circle the COMPLETE SUBJECT in each sentence.
1. The large vehicle is mostly used for military transport.

2. The film's structure creates a context in which the main character's manic anger and violence is believable.

3. His attitude about taxes was openly hostile.

4. Grazing and illegal hunting must be controlled for native animals to survive.

5. The climber used an ice axe to ascend Mount Everest.

6. I don't think there is danger of a large scale war.

7. The caret is a very useful symbol when you are proofreading and need to insert text.

8. A steamer ferry links Rameswaram, India, with Mannar, Sri Lanka.

9. The group has repeatedly used technology to evade government controls.

10. Many government agencies in Florida require their employees to be able to speak Spanish.

11. A market economy is based on buyers and sellers.

12. The vintage movie network will accommodate viewers who still want classic movie titles.

13. The president hopes to create conditions to negotiate peace.

14. A king's ring was a symbol of his authority in medieval times.

15. The speaker chosen to deliver the commencement address at the spring ceremony is Thomas Taylor, Ph.D.

Circle the SIMPLE PREDICATE in each sentence.

1. The Tellico plains, site of ancient Cherokee ceremonial grounds, were flooded to provide a reservoir.
2. Carbohydrates provide a readily available energy source.
3. Sally was reluctant to leave her post unless another physician replaced her.
4. Bystanders watched people try to flee from the burning building.
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5. The price of the newspaper will increase by 50 cents.

6. The villagers were afraid the volcano would erupt soon.
7. I want to devote all my energy into learning how to program a computer.
8. Companies employ factory workers overseas to make products for the United States.
9. The passengers were transferred to buses to reach their final destination.
10. Casey was the victim of a dishonest lawyer.
11. A tropical clime and a beach are essentials for a good vacation.
12. He has a bruised kneecap but no fracture.
13. Hannah Smith, M.S, wrote a very interesting research project proposal.
14. Each member of our club decided to donate some time to working in the local soup kitchen.
15. Costa Rica has won numerous international awards for its ambitious conservation efforts.
Circle the COMPLETE PREDICATE in each sentence.
1. Public transportation in Rome is provided by an elaborate bus system.

2. Coffee plants require a hot, moist climate and rich soil.

3. Tourism provides a vital source of revenue to Orlando, Florida.

4. Jack and Ned got into a small skirmish over who would be first in line.

5. My great grandmother came to America as an immigrant from Russia.

6. Iran is subject to numerous and often severe earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

7. He has a bruised kneecap but no fracture.

8. The researchers hoped to test the effectiveness of antibiotics for patients with acute bronchitis.

9. The mountain is so lofty that lightning struck it six times during one storm.

10. It was quite an honor to meet the members of the Supreme Court.

11. A spinal cord injury can cause paralysis or even death.

12. Our landlord had to eject our neighbors for not paying their rent on time.

13. Florida's voting system endured intense scrutiny after the 2000 election, including a recount and protests that went all

the way to the Supreme Court.

14. People who reported at least one half hour of brisk walking per week were half as likely to be overweight as those

who didn't take walks.

15. I admire the endurance the crew had while working under the broiling sun.
Circle the subject and underline the predicate.
1. Mrs. Allen will assign a different project to each student.
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2. His performance was one of the most boisterous of the evening.

3. The vulture's talon helped him grab the little animal.

4. She and her husband expect to retire in about seven years.

5. A billion dollars is an awful lot of money.

6. Defense teams have often been accused of filing frivolous motions that cause delays.

7. Mason High School took part in the disaster preparedness drill.

8. Coffee plants require a hot, moist climate and rich soil.

9. The concept looks very promising.

10. John brought snorkelling gear to watch tropical fish cavort among the corals.

11. Mary's dog was eager to see her come home from her long trip.

12. The governor gave him a pardon at the last minute.

13. Dad was furious that someone had stolen his tools.

14. A major earthquake heavily damaged the city.

15. This is no easy task.

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KINDS OF SENTENCES ACCORDING TO USE

Write whether the sentence is declarative, imperative, interrogative, or exclamatory.

________________ 1. Watch out for the squirrel

________________ 2. My great grandmother came to America as an immigrant from Russia
________________ 3. Give the customer his refund for the broken fan
________________ 4. You need some deodorant
________________ 5. Did Robert exceed his goals
________________ 6. How many raisins were in the bag
________________ 7. Quit being so cautious
________________ 8. Go get my screwdriver out of the workshop for me
________________ 9. Make sure you pay your bills on time
________________ 10. I was confident on the line because free-throw shooting is my strong side
________________ 11. The tiny sailboat overturned in the gale
________________ 12. Do you like coconut milk
________________ 13. The villagers were afraid the volcano would erupt soon
________________ 14. Your perfume stinks
________________ 15. Jan read the barometer every 15 minutes before the storm

Add the correct ending punctuation. Then write whether the sentence is declarative, imperative, interrogative, or
exclamatory.

________________ 1. Put a summary of your topic on my desk tomorrow morning____

________________ 2. In 1955, a riot broke out at an Elvis Presley concert in Jacksonville, Florida____
________________ 3. Your perfume stinks____
________________ 4. Go hang up your blouse in the closet____
________________ 5. That's my favorite song____
________________ 6. Bill insisted his comments were taken out of context____
________________ 7. He's so dishonest____
________________ 8. Put the coleslaw on the table next to the potatoes____
________________ 9. Why is that vulture circling around the rabbit____
________________ 10. Who took this aerial shot of the White House____
________________ 11. It takes a few years to cultivate oysters of a certain quality____
________________ 12. Did the police find out who broke into the jewelry store____
________________ 13. The climb to the top of the mountain is almost vertical____
________________ 14. Make sure you pay your bills on time____
________________ 15. She loves to swim and bask in the sun____
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