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This lesson explores the role of adverbs in describing adjectives, particularly in how they answer the question "to what extent?" Through examples involving varying degrees of sickness, difficulty, and other characteristics, we illustrate how adverbs modify adjectives and provide clarity. Students will engage in interactive exercises to identify verbs and adverbs in sentences, enhancing their understanding of the relationship between words. This foundational knowledge is essential for developing strong writing and comprehension skills.
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And now for the tricky question: -- to what extent? • Dakota was very sick. • To what extend was Dakota sick? • -- very • Notice: “sick” is an adjective describing Dakota • Therefore, “very” is an adverb describing the adjective “sick”
Another example… • The math test was quite difficult. • To what extent was the test difficult? • -- quite • “Difficult” is an adjective describing test • “quite” is an adverb describing the adjective “difficult”
Your turn… • First, underline the verb in each sentence • Then, circle the adverb that describes the verb • Next, tell what question the adverb is answering: how? when? where? to what extent?
Example: • That homemade soup we had for supper was extremely hot. • “extremely” describes the adjective “hot”
1. • The rather large Doberman paced the house during the thunderstorm. • “rather” is an adverb describing the adjective “large”
2. • Good drivers will approach that bend in the road very slowly. • The adverb “very” describes the adverb “slowly”
3. • The hiking trail along the coast is fairly challenging, bordered by steep cliffs. • “fairly” is an adverb describing the adjective “challenging”
4. • The hockey game last night was mostly exciting, except for the third period. • The adverb “mostly” describes the adjective “exciting”
5 • I am very interested in applying for the position that is advertised. • “very” is an adverb describing the adjective “interested”
6. • The English class this year is slightly more difficult than grade 8 English. • The adverb “more” describes the adjective “difficult”
7. • It is quite likely that school will be cancelled during severe snowstorms. • “quite” is an adverb describing the adverb “likely”
8. • When the snow flies, bus drivers will drive extremely carefully. • “extremely” is an adverb describing the adverb “carefully”
9. • Danielle was exceedingly grateful for the extension of the due date for the assignment. • “exceedingly” is an adverb describing the adjective “grateful”
