- Proud,
- careless,
- vehement,
- tender,
- vigorous,
- dainty,
- brave,
- formal,
- courteous,
- blunt,
- sharp,
- keen,
- weary,
- heavy,
- true,
- skilful,
- legible.
3. Fill each blank with an adverb of degree modifying the adjective or the adverb.
- 1. Ogilvie was —— lucky that day.
- 2. They were thought to be —— fashionable people.
- 3. She made her objections —— delicately as she could.
- 4. July has been —— hot.
- 5. Carlyle was —— dainty about his food.
- 6. Jack did not come early —— to find a seat.
- 7. The tide runs —— fast round this point.
- 8. The balloon soared —— high that it disappeared.
- 9. The fugitive reached the pier —— late to take the steamer.
- 10. The bear growled —— savagely that the dogs were frightened.
- 11. You write —— more legibly than I.
EXERCISE 25
([§§ 194–196], [p. 86])
1. Point out the relative adverbs, and mention the subordinate clause introduced by each. Tell whether each adverb expresses time, place, or manner.
1. Just as the sun went down, they heard a murmur of voices. 2. On waking, he found himself on the green knoll whence he had first seen the old man of the glen. 3. There is no place of general resort wherein I do not often make my appearance. 4. Wherever he determines to sleep, there he prepares himself a sort of nest. 5. I hastened to the spot whence I had come. 6. Where rolled the ocean, thereon was his home.—Byron. 7. Where shineth thy spirit, there liberty shineth too!—Moore. 8. He will look on the world, wheresoever he can catch a glimpse of it, with eager curiosity. 9. Until Lady Glenmore came to call next day, we heard of nothing unusual. 10. When she and Miss Pole left us, we endeavored to subside into calmness. 11. Small service is true service while it lasts. 12. Long before we saw the sea, its spray was on our lips. 13. As they ascended, Rip every now and then heard long rolling peals, like distant thunder. 14. The village clock struck five as Mr. Millbank and his guests entered the gardens of the mansion. 15. When only a small space was left between the armies, the Highlanders suddenly drew their broadswords and rushed forward with a fearful yell.—Macaulay. 16. When he rejoined his companions, he said something to them in Welsh.
2. Point out the interrogative adverbs, and tell what each modifies.
1. Why look’st thou so? 2. Whence came ye, jolly satyrs? whence came ye?—Keats. 3. Where now shall I go, poor, forsaken, and blind?—Campbell. 4. Why weep ye by the tide?—Scott. 5. See how the world its veterans rewards!—Pope. 6. How wildly will ambition steer!—Dryden. 7. Where have you been these twenty long years? 8. Here was a Cæsar! When comes such another?—Shakspere. 9. When shall we three meet again? 10. History is clarified experience, and yet how little do men profit by it! Nay, how should we expect it of those who so seldom are taught anything by their own?—Lowell. 11. Why did you not bring what I asked for?
3. Write ten sentences containing relative adverbs; ten containing interrogative adverbs.