EXERCISE: Identifying Adverbs

Each of the following sentences contains from one to four adverbs. Write each adverb and then write the word or words that it modifies.

Example:We sailed the boat all afternoon.

all (afternoon) afternoon (sailed)

1. Yesterday, the architects sketchily explained the plans they have for the office building.

2. A southerly storm approached quickly, drenching the area with an extremely heavy downpour.

3. Almost apologetically, she presented her handmade gift.4. The roller coaster crazily raced up and down before it eventually

released the dizzy passengers.5. Her ghastly pallor was attributed to the extremely long illness

from which she had recently recovered.6. My hand jerked involuntarily, and my glass crashed violently

against the floor.7. The delivery person apparently found my note but did not read it.8. Though it was an uphill battle, I was extremely happy with the

final product.9. His manly physique certainly helped him win the role in the

repertory's newest production.10. He often prattles and continuously and monotonously.