English Notes P4 All 2ND Term
English Notes P4 All 2ND Term
English Notes P4 All 2ND Term
Activity 5.4.2
Activity 5.7.6
Read the poem in groups of four and discuss the questions that follow.
POEM
A. adverb is a word that tells us more about verbs, adjectives and other adverbs.
Classes of adverbs
1. Adverbs of manner e.g beautifully, nicely
2. Adverbs of time. e.g yesterday , soon , before , today.
3. Adverbs of duration e.g three hours , one m ? v4-5d v=n8 d bonth , a week etc.
4. Adverbs of frequency. e.g often, rarely, usually, ever, seldom, normally, commonly,
frequently.
5. Adverbs of place e.g nowhere, everywhere, here, three , outside, anywhere at home etc.
6. Adverbs of degree e.g much , almost only, rather, very, quite, etc.
ACTIVITY
Underline the adverbs in the given statements.
1. Those girls speak loudly.
2. Most people talk politely.
3. The teacher told us to write well.
4. The badly behaved boys were punished.
5. The guest of honour is arriving soon.
6. That girl’s work is quite good.
7. The teacher has taught us for three hours.
8. It rarely rains in December.
9. She has been in this school since 2005.
10. Butterflies are found every where.
LESSON 2 - 3
FORMATION OF ADVERBS
Most adverbs are formed out of adjective by simply adding “ly”
Examples
Adjective adverb
1. Clear clearly
2. proud
3. quick
4. poor
5. fair
6. cheap
7. sudden
Adverbs that are formed by adding “ly” although they end with “e”
1. nice nicely
2. wise
3. rude
4. complete
5. sincere
6. polite
7. rare
1. Humble humbly
2. simple
3. possible
Word adverb
Terrible terribly
Sensible
Gentle
Suitable
Miserable
Probable
Adjectives that end with “y” changes “y” to “i” and add “ ly”
Adjective adverb
Angry angrily
Lucky luckily
Steady steadily
Easy easily
Heavy heavily
Lazy
Noisy
Clumsy
Merry
Hungry
Verbs Adverb
Hurry hurriedly
Steal stealthily
Adjective that end with “l” form adverbs by simply adding “ly”
Adjective Adverb
1. grateful gratefully
2. careful
3. equal
4. practical
5. accidental
6. skilful
7. royal
8. annual
9. mental
10. hopeful;
ACTIVITY
Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the given word.
1. The boy left the dormitory at night .............................................. . ( stealthy)
2. I got the answer to that question..................................... ( accidental)
3. The workmen ...........................protested against their working conditions. ( angry)
4. On hearing the noise the doctor, went to the threatre .................................................. .
( immediate)
5. She ate her food............................................... . ( hurry)