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B. Adverbs
We use adverbs to describe verbs. Many adverbs are formed by adding

-ly to adjectives.
Examples: Seema writes neatly.

Tinku held the kite firmly.

Fill in the blanks with adverb forms of the adjectives given in brackets.

1. Drive ______________________ on the streets. (careful)

2. Dress ______________________ to school. (neat)

3. The train moved ______________________ into the station. (slow)

4. Don’t play music so ______________________. (loud)

5. She held his hand ______________________. (firm)

6. The children sat ______________________. (quiet)

7. She speaks ______________________. (polite)

8. Anush writes ______________________. (bad)

9. He spoke ______________________ of his son. (proud)
10. Tinku looked at his kite ______________________. (sad)

Pronunciation

Read these words aloud. Note that the letters ‘gh’ are silent.

high tight light sight flight

fight right bright night might

Conversation Skills

Practise this conversation with your partner.
Yes, but I don’t
Do you like to
fly kites ? know how to
fly them.

Shall I teach you Oh yes. That’s
how to fly them ? really nice of you.

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