Richbaub's Introduction to Middle School Grammar Book 2

Extra Practice for Evaluation 8
Part 1: In the blank after each sentence, identify the underlined word as either an adjective
(ADJ), predicate adjective (PA), predicate nominative (PN), or adverb (ADV).
1. Beside the table Tom read quietly under the lamp light. _______
2. He sleepily fell into a dream about a holiday parade. _______
3. The fountain at the park is full of coins. _______
4. The boys in blue were the winners of the tournament. _______
5. Soon the police arrived on the scene. _______
6. During the winter I become very cranky. _______
Part 2: Complete “The Routine” for each sentence below, AND write ADV over each adverb.
Each sentence has one adverb.
First, surround prepositional phrases with parentheses.
Second, mark the verb(s) with a box (action verb) or an “L” shape (linking verb).
Third, circle the subject(s).
Then and only then, identify adverbs.
7. Tom’s very silvery spandex shirt has been sparkling in the sun.
8. He and his small son were already filled with disappointment.
9. In tears, the little girl tugged softly on her mother’s dress.
10. From the horizon the sun came up and brightened the room.
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