Activity 1 : identifiying Adverbs

A private conversation
last week I went to the theatre. I had a very good seat. The play was very interesting. I did
not enjoy it. A young man a young woman were sitting behind me. They were talking loudly. I
got very angry. I could not hear the actors. I turned around. I looked at the man and the woman
angrrily. Yhey did not pay any attention. In end , I could not hear it. I turned round again. “ I
can't hear a word ! “ I sad angrly.
“ it's none your business.” the young man said rudely. “ this is a private conversation ! “

Adverb of manner Adverb of time Adverb of place Adverb of frequency

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Activity 2 : circumstance adverbs

A. identify the circumstance of the following sentences !

Example :
harry took a nap after having lunch
cir.loction : time

1. I haven't got time for a holiday

2. our family planned our trip month in advance
3. the nurse asked the patient to take medicine
4. people rarely use cash nowaday
5. I was twelve when i moved to bandung
6. grandma dropped some coins on his way to the traditional market
7. they swam towards the shore
8. the shops usually close on friday afternoons
9. every year I participate in badminton competition in my town
10. because of the hard rain, the students could not cross the bridge

B. complate the following sentences with suitable adverbs in the box !

1. Hilda went ____________ to the converence room

2. A furrow should be made ____________
3. the students listened to their teacher ______________
4. uncle will give a lecture a local library ____________
5. I left home ___________ to catch the train
6. I wrote the letter _______________ because my pen ran of ink
7. we will go out for dinner ____________
8. the volunteers halped us _____________
9. turn off the lights ____________, please !
10. The man usually goes to the gym ____________ in the morning
 a. next door
b. with a pencil
c. next week
d. with a hoe
e. quickly
f. tonight
g. attentively
h. downstairs
i. cheerfully
j. early
Activity 3 : Cloze Passage

complate the following text with the suitable circumstances in the box !

I was sitting 1) _____________ in the verandah eating toast and reading a magazine
when my mother came out and joined me. She had that serious look on her face, her look
of purpose, the one she got when she wanted to have one of her mother-daughter talks.
“ what are you doing today ? “ she asked me 2) ___________. I stuffed the rest of my
toast 3) _________ “ this “ I said and litted my magazine.
“ maybe you could get started on your summer reading for AP English, “ she said,
reaching over and brushing some crumbs off my chin.
“ yes. I was planning on it, “ I said . My mother sighed.
“ sweetheart, I get a letter from your school, “ she said 4) ____________. I was surprised.
I decided to be silent.
“ your father is angry right now. He doesn't want you to cheat in the exam. You have
disappointed him.” she said patiently. I knew I was wrong. I was speechless.
“ tell me. Why do you that ? “
“I'm sorry, mom. This is my fault. I forgot the date of the quiz. I decided to cheat
5)_____________. I put book 6) ____________ and looked at it when I met difficult.
Suddenly, my teacher stood 7) ___________. I was punished. I promise I won't cheat
anymore, mom.” I said 8) ______________
“was it your first ? “ she asked.
“ yes, mom.” I held her hands 9) ____________ and hoped she forgave me.
“okay. Now, tell your regret to your father honestly. He is reading newspaper
10)_______________ “ she said and patted my head.

a. beside me e. With tears i. In the living room

b. on a chair f. Casually j. Into my mouth
c. tightly g. In the drawer
d. spontaneously h. patiently