1. The leaves fall very quietly.
leaves | fall
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\The | \quietly
\very
+Oral Analysis+.—Very quietly is a modifier of the predicate; quietly is the principal word of the group; very modifies quietly; the leaves is the modified subject; fall very quietly is the modified predicate.
+Parsing+.—Quietly is an adverb modifying fall, telling the manner; very is an adverb modifying quietly, telling the degree.
2. The old, historic Charter Oak was blown down. 3. The stern, rigid Puritans often worshiped there. 4. Bright-eyed daisies peep up everywhere. 5. The precious morning hours should not be wasted. 6. The timely suggestion was very kindly received. 7. We turned rather abruptly. 8. A highly enjoyable entertainment was provided. 9. The entertainment was highly enjoyed. 10. Why will people exaggerate so! 11. A somewhat dangerous pass had been reached quite unexpectedly. 12. We now travel still more rapidly. 13. Therefore he spoke excitedly. 14. You will undoubtedly be very cordially welcomed. 15. A furious equinoctial gale has just swept by. 16. The Hell Gate reef was slowly drilled away.
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LESSON 15.
COMPOSITION—ADVERBS.
+Caution+.—So place adverbs that there can be no doubt as to what you intend them to modify. Have regard to the sound also.
+Direction+.—Place the, italicized words below in different positions, and note the effect on the sound and the sense:—