Exercise 24 (§§ 189–198, Pp. 83–87)
1. Parse each adverb by telling whether it is an adverb of manner, time, place, or degree, and by mentioning the verb, adjective, or adverb which it modifies. Compare the adverbs which are capable of comparison.
1. A great part of the island is rather level. 2. They had worked very hard and very cheerfully. 3. When spake I such a word? 4. We can ill spare the commanding social benefits of cities.—Emerson. 5. She looked up and met his eyes, and thereupon both became very grave. 6. The silence of the prairie at night was well-nigh terrible. 7. Far in the West there lies a desert land. 8. The whistling ploughman stalks afield. 9. Swiftly they glided along. 10. He has only just arrived in England. 11. Fast the white rocks faded from his view. 12. Whole ranks instantly laid down their pikes and muskets. 13. Thick clouds of dust afar appeared. 14. Bitter sobs came thick and fast. 15. How long are you going to be in Paris? 16. To-morrow I intend to hunt again. 17. Answer made King Arthur, breathing hard. 18. Some of us laughed heartily. 19. They had spoken simply and openly about that from the very start.
2. Form an adverb of manner from each of the following adjectives. Use each adverb in a sentence. Tell what it modifies.
Proud,
careless,
vehement,
tender,
vigorous,
dainty,
brave,
formal,
courteous,
blunt,
sharp,
keen,
weary,
heavy,
true,
skilful,
legible.
3. Fill each blank with an adverb of degree modifying the adjective or the adverb.
1. Ogilvie was —— lucky that day.
2. They were thought to be —— fashionable people.
3. She made her objections —— delicately as she could.
4. July has been —— hot.
5. Carlyle was —— dainty about his food.
6. Jack did not come early —— to find a seat.
7. The tide runs —— fast round this point.
8. The balloon soared —— high that it disappeared.
9. The fugitive reached the pier —— late to take the steamer.
10. The bear growled —— savagely that the dogs were frightened.
11. You write —— more legibly than I.