Question

circle the adverb in each sentence. 1. he ran quickly for the ball. 2. they waited their next opponent. 3. the official asked a question. 4. she raised her hands sincerely after the game. 5. he walked to her seat. 6. the dog barked dangerously close to the edge. 7. i finished my test on time. 8. she talked softly to his teacher. 9. the man joyously shouted aloud. 10. i will gladly babysit for your children when you go to the movies. 11. sarah was nearly in an accident when the car ran a red light. 12. he reluctantly agreed to ride the roller coaster, even though he was scared. 13. my mother looked at me sternly when i raised my voice. 14. the man cruelly threw the ice - cream away. 15. she gracefully danced across the stage during the ballet. 16. will you neatly fold the clothes and put them in the box? 17. the teacher repeatedly asked his students to get quiet. 18. we will successfully complete the assignment in two weeks. 19. i almost screamed when the clown jumped out of the box. 20.

Explanation:

An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb. In each sentence, the underlined word is doing this job.

Answer:

1. quickly
2. sincerely
3. dangerously
4. on time
5. joyously
6. gladly
7. nearly
8. reluctantly
9. sternly
10. cruelly
11. gracefully
12. neatly
13. repeatedly
14. successfully
15. loudly
16. almost