1. An adverb is underlined in each of the sentences below. Draw a line through the word the adverb modifies.
2. Identify the part of speech of the word the adverb modifies by using the following code:

V     verb             ADJ     adjective                 ADV     adverb

V Some used car dealers always provide warranties.

V 1. We recently cleaned our windows with a combination of ammonia, rubbing alcohol, liquid dishwashing detergent, and water.

ADJ 2. The amount of pollution caused by a product is becoming increasingly important to consumers.

V 3. Microwaved cakes bake quickly, but they do not necessarily look good.

ADV 4. His family calls Mr. Baugh a workaholic because they’re convinced that he works too hard.

ADV 5. Holly seemed to make money almost effortlessly as long as the stock market continued to rise.

V 6. Lack of exercise frequently causes back pain.

ADJ 7. A sloop has only one mast.

V 8. The word abracadabra was once considered capable of curing a fever.

ADJ 9. An X inside a circle is a hobo’s sign that a householder is very generous.

ADJ 10. I decided that learning to play Go was much too difficult.

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