EXERCISE 9
Choosing Adverbs to Modify Adjectives
The adverb very is used far too often to modify adjectives. Write five sentences that each use an
adverb other than very to modify one of the adjectives below. Use a different adverb with each
adjective.
EX.
strong
This elephant is incredibly strong.
clever
happy
neat
sweet
tired
perceptive
narrow
nervous
taller
valuable
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