ADVERBIAL MODIFIER
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Exercise 10.5. Analyze the adverbial modifiers.
1. 1. After reading the book I changed my mind.
2. 2. I sometimes see her there.
3. 3. Have you been here long? - A couple of hours.
4. 4. It was still raining.
5. 5. Don't stand there, dear.
6. 6. Come here!
7. 7. We walked a long way.
8. 8. You must not talk so fast.
9. 9. He spoke without looking at me.
10. 10. The story is extremely long.
11. 11. The box weighs a ton.
12. 12. I lost that job through falling ill.
13. 13. She was bright enough to see through him.
14. 14. But for this, things would have eventually come right.
15. 15. She raised her eyebrows slightly as if surprised to see me there.
16. 16. Have you come to talk business?
17. 17. His theory, for all his reputation, was already out of date.
18. 18. Apart from spelling, your English is decent.
Exercise 10.6. Analyze and sort the adverbial modifiers (on cards).
Exercise 10.7. Analyze the adverbial modifiers and say what they are expressed by.
1. A secretary came running with a frightened expression. 2. Mary descended the slope very easily. 3. The people in the bus remained silent till the end of the ride. 4. In spite of their lively talk each of them had something in reserve. 5. Alfred returned presently with quite a creditable assortment of tools. 6. They were just passing in through a side door. 7. The lady lived in a large gloomy house in one of London's higher class squares. 8. The fire that was merrily burning in the grate attracted the newcomers as a magnet. 9. Bill was much too exhausted from his night vigil to be of any further help. 10. The room was empty save for a small boy playing with his toys in a corner. 11. But for sheer coincidence, you would hardly be likely to run across him in this busy place. 12. Caroline, not knowing what to say, looked questioningly at her companion. 13. The village is large enough to organize a drama society for the young folk. 14. Despite his easy smile, the man was woefully difficult to deal with. 15. The woman cried out in spite of herself. 16. Whatever the circumstances, you must be confident of your just cause, my friends. 17. The motorcycle rushed past like a lightning leaving a cloud of smoke and a few stunned passers-by behind. 18. In case of any emergency, press the knob on your right.
Exercise 10.8. Find a matching adverbial modifier (predicative) of comparison / manner.
| 1. 1. At a formal dance, George is like ... 2. 2. Did you see her? She ran away like ... 3. 3. I came home and found this cat in my chair, as big as ... and twice as ugly. 4. 4. I'll be snug as ... in this lovely little house. 5. 5. In the company of my in-laws I feel like ... 6. 6. John kept twisting the chicken's neck even though it was dead as ... 7. 7. My aunt is poor as ... 8. 8. On the train, we were packed like ... 9. 9. Our cat is stubborn as ... 10. 10. Poor old John was as mad as ... 11. 11. She smokes like ... and is as thin as ... 12. 12. The captain remained as cool as ... as the passengers boarded the lifeboats. 13. 13. The insults rolled off Helen like ... 14. 14. The news came to us like ... 15. 15. This cloth is soft as ... 16. 16. Tom sat there smiling, as happy as ... 17. 17. Trying to find my contact lens is always like ... 18. 18. When the tourist season starts, this hotel is busy as ... 19. 19. Whenever I jog, I get hungry as ... 20. 20. You certainly look gloomy, Bill. You're sober as ... 21. 21. Your explanation is clear as ... 22. 22. Your son is so easily influenced, just like ... | a) a) a baby's bottom b) b) a bat out of hell c) c) a bear d) d) a bolt out of the blue e) e) a bug in a rug f) f) a cat on hot bricks g) g) a chimney h) h) a church mouse i) i) a clam j) j) a cucumber k) k) a doornail l) l) a fish out of water m) m) a hatter n) n) a judge o) o) a mule p) p) a rake q) q) a weather-cock r) r) Grand Central Station s) s) life t) t) looking for a needle in a haystack u) u) mud v) v) sardines w) w) water off a duck's back |
Exercise 10.9. Analyze the highlighted words.
1. 1. He was a snob without shame.
2. 2. He was telling lies without shame.
3. 3. This court, encircled by a gallery on the upper floor, was roofedwith a glass roof, supported by eight columns running up from the ground.
4. 4. I've tried to plan a house here with some self-respect of its own.
5. 5. "That ought to come down," he said, pointing to the oak-tree. "You think so? You think that with the tree there you don't get enough view for your money?"
6. 6. When her hand was refused, June put it behind her. Her eyes grew steadywith anger.
7. 7. The talk in the neighborhood reflected the same feeling, and indignation against Martin ran high.
8. 8. Father Ensteili said he could show me places in the neighborhood that he didn't think I'd be likely to discover for myself.
9. 9. This, and the solid mud on his high boots, made him Cromwellian.
10. 10. The light from the rose-shaded lamp fell on her neck and arms.
11. 11. After luncheon, he enjoyed walkingabout in the dining-room with his cigar.
12. 12. Bosinney stepped in after her.
13. 13. Lovely weather after the rain, is it not?
14. 14. He turned to Michael, "I've often told you, Michael, that life today can be very difficult for more than the working class."
15. 15. Then Bini wrote and told me to pass through Pisa todayon my way home, so that I could come here.
16. 16. Do you know the situation at present in nuclear physics?
17. 17. My position is a discouraging one at present.
18. 18. Before him extended the heavy massof the university buildings.
19. 19. Bosinney and Irene arrived before them.
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