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SS1: ENGLISH LANGUAGE – 3RD TERM Week 1 Structure: Adjuncts (Adverbs) I
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Structure: Adjuncts (Adverbs) I

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Topic Content:

  • Adverb
  • Adverbial Phrase
  • Prepositional Phrase

Adjuncts are better known as adverbs. In this lesson and the next, we will be looking at single-word and phrasal adverbs, both known as adverbials, and how they function. We will also look at some prepositional phrases which also function as adverbials.

i.    Adverb:

      An adverb is a word used to modify a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.

Examples:

a)   Nonye walked to school slowly. (The adverb slowly modifies the verb walked)

b)   Bassey is an extremely lazy boy. (extremely modifies the adjective lazy)

 

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In the following sentences, a single-word adverb has been emphasized. Re-write each sentence using an adverbial phrase in place of the single-word adverb.

Example: Laura spoke to me softly.

Laura spoke to me in a soft voice

  1. She dropped the plate carelessly.
  2. We prayed quietly.
  3. They laughed noisily.
  4. Okon worked hurriedly.
  5. The President returns today.
  6. He rubbed his hand briefly.
  7. The boy attended school punctually.
  8. The pupil did her homework neatly.
  9. David answered the question instantly.
  10. The Governor addressed the villagers there.

 

Answer:

  1. She dropped the plate in a careless manner.
  2. We prayed in a silent way.
  3. They laughed in a noisy manner.
  4. Okon walked as if in a hurry.
  5. The President returned on this day.
  6. He rubbed his hands for a brief moment.
  7. The boy attended school on time.
  8. The pupil did her homework in a neat way.
  9. David answered the question without any delay.
  10. The Governor addressed the villagers in that place.

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