Exercise 5

In the following sentences, tell whether the words printed in italics

are used as adjectives or as adverbs: also note the words ending in

_ly_. Some are adverbs and some adjectives.

1. The boy was very _little_.

2. It was a _little_ early to arrive.

3. It was a _hard_ lesson.

4. She works _hard_ every day.

5. I read the _first_ book.

6. I read the book _first_ then gave it to him.

7. He went to a _high_ mountain.

8. The eagle flew _high_ in the air.

9. We saw clearly the lovely picture.

10. He is a wonderfully jolly man.

11. His courtly manner failed when he saw his homely bride.

12. He speaks slowly and clearly.

13. They are very cleanly in their habits.

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