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Stress the 1st Syllable of These Adverbs. Study, Then Practice Below.
| actually: having truth or reality, can be used very informally |
Everyone thought my older brother was a perfect student. Actually, he asked me for a lot of help. I think my paycheck actually arrived! |
| chiefly: mainly, having number one importance |
He is chiefly interested in physics, though he loves marine biology. |
| constantly: all the time, ongoing without relief |
She constantly asks for my opinion. I wish she would make her own choices. |
| purposefully: with intention or purpose |
I'm sorry to say this, but I think he said that purposefully. He wanted to upset you. |
| scarcely: hardly, barely, having very little |
After the biology exam, I scarely have an hour to eat lunch before my algebra exam. |
| visibly: able to be seen |
She was visibly sad when reading the book. She almost cried. |
Fill in the missing words. Answers are at the bottom of the page.
1. She is ______________ practicing law, though she manages a small business as well.
2. He __________________ let his dog get near her dog. He wanted to talk to her.
3. The students were ___________ upset when they saw the exam results. Everyone got a C or lower.
4. My day is booked. I ____________ have time to stand up and stretch between appointments.
5. That child is ______________ more messy than any kid I have met.
6. She is ______________ complaining about her headache. I am getting worried about her.
Stress the 2nd Syllable of These Adverbs. Study, Then Practice Below.
| abroad: out of the country |
We're going abroad for three weeks. We plan to pass through Germany and visit India. |
| comparatively: having to do with comparison or seeing how things/people are alike and/or different |
She is comparatively thinner and paler than when I saw her last time. |
| exceedingly: very much so |
He was exceedingly pleased to be accepted to Harvard. He wanted to go there all his life. |
| exclusively: related to a select few or a select one |
This store exclusively sells hats. That's all we do. The sale is exclusively for cardholders, but you can get a credit card today if you want. |
| haphazardly: having no organization or planning |
He bought furniture haphazzardly. Everything is a different color. |
| indeed: in fact, having truth, (not used in popular speech, formal) |
The woman asked if he wanted water. Indeed, he was quite tired. |
| routinely: happening on a regular schedule |
She sees the doctor routinely during her pregnancy. |
| sufficiently: having enough |
I think the baby has been fed sufficiently. She doesn't seem to want anymore. |
| theoretically: having to do with a theory, an idea that has not been proved, can be used informally to show that reality differs from ideas |
Theoretically, the bridge will hold massive weight, but the state sets much lower limits in order to be safe. Theoretically, my brother should be wiser than I am, since he's 12 years older, but I don't think that's actually the case. |
Fill in the missing words. Answers are at the bottom of the page.
1. Her mother ____________ calls her every Sunday. They talk for an hour.
2. He is studying ______________ for one year. Then he will come back to the states.
3. The manager ________________ called on people to speak. The meeting was confusing, not helpful at all.
4. Though he has a few problems, your father is _______________ strong. Other men his age have many health issues.
5. _________________, this recipe should create a fabulous dinner. But I've never tried it myself.
6. She was ______________ angry when the policeman gave her a speeding ticket. I told her to calm down.
7. The dress was designed _____________ for the actress.
8. The woman was tired. ____________, she was more tired than she had ever been before.
9. He pursued promotions until he was ______________ satisfied with his income.
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