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Read the quoted sentences again. The words cheerfully, angrily and thoughtfully refer to the
manner in which these people react. When an adverb describes the manner in which
something is done, it is known as the adverb of manner. In most cases, adverbs of manner
are formed by adding -ly or -ily to the adjectives.
Fill in the blanks with the adverbs of manner formed from the adjec ves given in
brackets.
1. The waitress _____________ (clumsy) poured the coffee.
2. The carpenter _____________ (skilful) carved some motifs on the wood.
3. The workers _____________ (efficient) completed their work on time.
4. He ate the burger _____________ (hungry).
5. The old man _____________ (clear) remembered his childhood days.
6. The doctor _____________ (careful) examined the wound.
7. The work was done _____________ (beautiful).
8. The fire burnt _____________ (fierce) throughout the night.
9. The burglar crept _____________ (quiet) into the house.
10. Listen to your teacher _____________ (attentive) during the lesson.
Listening
Listen to the audio and complete the following sentences.
1. Trains have been a popular means of transport since the ________________.
2. The first steam train was built in ________________.
3. People were worried that the speed would make the passengers
________________.
4. They felt that vibrations would make the passengers ________________.
5. By ________________, more and more people started travelling by trains.
6. Rail travel was ________________.
7. Far off places seemed ________________ as the travel time reduced.
8. ________________ came up along the tracks.
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