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Grammar

Let’s revise and practise.

Type of adverbs Explanation Example
Adverb of time Tells us when something yesterday, tonight, tomorrow, later,
takes place. now, last year

Adverb of Tells us where in, outside, nearby, around,
place something takes place. everywhere, back

Adverb of Tells us how often often, usually, sometimes, seldom,
frequency we do something. frequently, rarely, never

Adverb of Used to show how enough, too, very
Adverb Adjective degree much and to what
extent

Fill in the blanks with the correct adverbs.
never directly very continuously

The sun is an enormous ball of fire that has been shining for many
years. We must look at the sun because the sun’s rays can be
harmful to our eyes.
hard closely then too yesterday carefully

I went to the Petrosains I saw a man squeeze an egg without breaking
it. He told me to watch him He placed an egg on the palm of his
hand. Then he closed his hand. He squeezed the egg gently. The egg did not
break. Everyone was curious to know why it did not break. I was anxious,

Complete the paragraph with the adverbs given.
beautifully hard carefully too straight
very perfectly fast accurately usually

Long ago, the craftsmen took a long time to carve chests. They worked day and night.
These antique chests had carved lids, sides and legs. They are decorated with nature
motifs such as exotic flowers and animals. Some of these chests were made without using
any nails. The craftsmen were good at fitting the parts of the chests and .
Nowadays, chests are mass produced. Even though the factory workers work
to meet schedules but they make sure the task is done well. Once the chests are made,
they are packed . Then they are sent to the furniture shops around the country.
However, antique chests are still popular and have captured the hearts of many
antique collectors and other people.

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