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In the phrase 'I have sung _________,' which adverb of time would best fit to modify the verb?
In the phrase 'I have sung _________,' which adverb of time would best fit to modify the verb?
- last year
- twice a week
- never (correct)
- someday
Which adverb of time can appropriately modify the verb in the phrase 'she worries _________'?
Which adverb of time can appropriately modify the verb in the phrase 'she worries _________'?
- previously
- late
- in the morning (correct)
- rarely
What adverb of time appropriately modifies the verb in 'they arrived _________'?
What adverb of time appropriately modifies the verb in 'they arrived _________'?
- December
- usually
- early (correct)
- seldom
Which adverb of time fits best in the sentence 'he began his story _________' to properly modify the verb?
Which adverb of time fits best in the sentence 'he began his story _________' to properly modify the verb?
'I’ll help _________' - Which adverb of time would most suitably modify the verb?
'I’ll help _________' - Which adverb of time would most suitably modify the verb?
'He went there _________' - What adverb of time is most appropriate to modify the verb?
'He went there _________' - What adverb of time is most appropriate to modify the verb?
'We enjoyed ourselves _________' - Which adverb of time best modifies the verb?
'We enjoyed ourselves _________' - Which adverb of time best modifies the verb?
'You said that _________ we stayed here' - What adverb of time fits best to modify the verb?
'You said that _________ we stayed here' - What adverb of time fits best to modify the verb?
'They will _________ have a party' - Which adverb of time would properly modify the verb?
'They will _________ have a party' - Which adverb of time would properly modify the verb?
'He had run _________' - Which adverb of time is most suitable to modify the verb?
'He had run _________' - Which adverb of time is most suitable to modify the verb?
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Study Notes
Present Participles
- Formed by adding the suffix -ing to the infinitive of a verb, conforming to English spelling rules (e.g., omitting -e in make → making)
- Used with a form of to be to form the progressive or incomplete tense of a verb
- Examples: talking, being, hurrying, finding, discussing, shaking
Modifying Nouns
- Present participles can modify nouns, and can be used alone or as part of a longer phrase
- When used alone, the present participle precedes the noun it modifies
- When part of a longer phrase, the present participle follows the word it modifies
- Examples: the sitting girl, a sleeping puppy, the laughing man, the girl sitting here, a puppy sleeping under the table
Adverbs
- Modify verbs
- Can be individual words, phrases, or clauses
- Formed by adding the suffix -ly to an adjective, conforming to English spelling rules (e.g., happy → happily)
Types of Adverbs
- Adverbs of frequency (answer the question "how often"): usually, sometimes, rarely, often, etc.
- Adverbs of manner (answer the question "how"): quickly, slowly, loudly, etc.
- Adverbs of time (answer the question "when"): yesterday, today, tomorrow, etc.
- Adverbs of degree (answer the question "to what extent"): very, extremely, highly, etc.
Adverb Placement
- Adverbs of frequency usually precede the verb, unless in the form of a phrase, then they come at the end of the sentence
- Adverbs of manner tend to follow an intransitive verb or verb of motion
- Adverbs of time can introduce a sentence or follow it
Exercise Examples
- Rewrite phrases in different tenses (present, past, present perfect, future)
- Circle the correct adverb to modify the verb in a phrase
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