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Identifying Adjectives and Adverbs

For each of the following sentences, identify the underlined words as either adjectives or adverbs.

For help with this exercise, see section 16a of Focus on Reading and Writing.

  1. Question

    If you live in a temperate climate, you should consider planting asparagus.

    		A.
    		B.

  2. Question

    Do it correctly, though, in order to get the best results.

    		A.
    		B.

  3. Question

    Start by buying year-old crowns, the name for the tangled white roots.

    		A.
    		B.

  4. Question

    Plant the crowns in trenches about a foot apart, and water the bed thoroughly and often.

    		A.
    		B.

  5. Question

    Then each year thereafter you may progressively lengthen the harvesting time.

    		A.
    		B.

Identifying Adjectives and Adverbs 2

Choose whether the adjective or the adverb is correct for filling in each blank.

For help with this exercise, see section 16a of Focus on Reading and Writing.

  1. Question

    A blowout, or a flat tire that occurs _______ while you are driving, can be frightening.

    		A.
    		B.

  2. Question

    Blowouts happen less __________ than they used to.

    		A.
    		B.

  3. Question

    Your _________ reaction to a blowout is very important.

    		A.
    		B.

  4. Question

    A quick reaction can make the difference between stopping ______ and losing control of the car.

    		A.
    		B.

  5. Question

    Most people slam on the brakes after a blowout, which is a _____ dangerous thing to do.

    		A.
    		B.