ADVERBS
340. Co-ordinate conjunctions are also used to connect adverbs. This gives us the power to describe the action expressed in verbs without the tiresome repetition of the verb. For example:
- He spoke fluently and eloquently.
Exercise 7
In the following sentences underscore the adverbs which are connected by co-ordinate conjunctions:
- Man selfishly and greedily prevents his fellow men from the enjoyment of nature's bounties.
- She is wonderfully and gloriously brave.
- He speaks eloquently and impressively, but very slowly.
- Nature has provided lavishly and bountifully for her children.
- Advice spoken truly and wisely is always in season.
- We must resist injustice bravely and courageously.
- He feels keenly and deeply the wrongs of his class.
- He writes easily and rapidly.
- The words, calmly and coolly spoken, were instantly opposed.
- He reached that conclusion naturally and inevitably.
- He was gently but unwaveringly firm.
- The revolution comes slowly but surely.