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Grammar Skills
A. Adverbs
An adverb is a word that can modify or describe a verb adjective, another adverb or an entire
sentence.
Words that end in-ly are often adverbs, which means they describe actions.
Study the sentences below. The words in bold are adverbs.
● The cyclist rang his bell at the gate frantically.
● The neighbours looked accusingly at Dasa.
● Dasa asked triumphantly, “Where is the cobra?”
● He picked up the pot cautiously.
Complete the sentences with suitable adverbs from the box.
1. She is lazy. She did the work ________________________.
2. He has no respect for others. He speaks ________________________.
3. The lion roared ________________________.
4. The woman looked at the stranger ________________________.
5. He donated ________________________ to the cause of the needy.
6. The child pulled the puppy’s tail ________________________.
7. The programme ended ________________________.
8. Mother looked for her child ________________________.
9. The doctor examined the patient ________________________.
10. The baby smiled ________________________.
thoroughly innocently abruptly generously ferociously
unwillingly anxiously playfully suspiciously arrogantly
B. Phrasal Verbs
A phrasal verb is a group of words that functions as a verb and is made up of a verb and a
preposition, an adverb or both.
The meaning of a phrasal verb is different from the individual words.
Study the following sentences. The words in bold are phrasal verbs.
● Some neighbours dropped in. (paid an unexpected or casual visit)
● The car broke down on the way. (stopped working)
● They called off the meeting. (cancelled)
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