2. Use each of these adverbs of time and place to modify the application of a verb:

3. Use each of these adverbs of manner to modify the

application of a verbal word:

4. Use each of these adverbs of degree to modify the

application of an adjective, or of another adverb:

5. Mention every adverb used in these sentences, tell what

each modifies, and what kind of adverb it is:

You read too rapidly.

Step lightly on the floor.
Who recited first to-day?

I call there often.

I walked quietly away.

Susie skates very gracefully.
She dressed plainly but neatly.

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The ship is outward bound.
The soldiers slept soundly.
We gladly accepted the offer.
The children sang together.
Some men act foolishly.
He is improving slowly.
Deal honestly with all men.

I am nearly ready.

They have finally gone.

The boys are far ahead

The story is greatly exaggerated.

Do you see him frequently?

Was it easily accomplished?

Steel is largely used in the manufacture of atlery.

I have nearly finished the picture.

She is busily engaged in sewing.

I am so glad that you can go!
Frank is a much better boy.

Toiling, rejoicing, sorrowing,
Onward, through life he goes."

"Long, long afterward, in an oak
I found the arrow."

"And far, and near, above, below,
The birds are singing in the snow."

"If wisdom's ways you wisely seek,
Five things observe with care:
To whom you speak, of whom you speak,
And how, and when, and where."

LESSON XIX.

COMPARISON OF ADVERBS.

A few adverbs are regularly compared, like adjectives; thus,

soon, sooner, soonest.

fast, faster,

fastest.

kindly, kindlier, kindliest.

The following adverbs are compared irregularly:

later, last.

often,

oftener, oftenest.

Many adverbs are compared by means of the adverbs more and

most, or less and least; thus,

1. Write five sentences, each containing an adverb in the

comparative degree.

2. Write five sentences, each containing an adverb in the superlative degree.

3. Write five sentences, in each of which you use a pair, or a series, of adverbs; and place commas wherever required.

4. Write the comparison of

5. Fill the

's correctly, and tell what part of speech

6. Correct these sentences, and give your reason for making the change:

Do not say nothing to nobody.
He did'nt say nothing.

Never tell nobody.

Do not tell nobody.

CAUTION. Two negatives are equal to an affirmative; thus, Do not tell nobody means Do tell somebody.

LESSON XX.

KINDS OF CONJUNCTIONS.

Prepositions and conjunctions are not inflected.

are not even divided into classes.

Prepositions

1. What is a conjunction? What do conjunctions connect?

1. Write a sentence made up of two sentences yoked together by a conjunction.

2. Mention the conjunctions in the following sentences, and tell what each connects:

Is grammar or arithmetic your favorite study?
James and Henry study and play together.

Do you spend your vacation at the seaside or in the

mountains?

The bee hums merrily as it flies from flower to flower. We were comfortable in the shade, though the day was very hot.

I honor him, for he is a good man.

I asked James to go because I could trust him.
We will go in for a moment, but we cannot stay.
I will explain the lesson if you will listen attentively.
You must not go unless your parents give you per-

mission.

Come with us, and we will show you the way.
Cease to do evil and learn to do well.

3. Supply suitable conjunctions in the following
and tell what each conjunction connects:-

We should have gone

we had been invited.

They reached the depot they were too late.
This is a bright pleasant day.

The boys

girls read slowly -distinctly.

We waited a long time you did not come.

The man is poor

he is honest.

The soldiers fought bravely they were defeated.
Which are you more fond of, fishing

I shall not be late - I may be detained.

skating?

4. In reading these sentences, tell how many, and which, persons performed the act expressed by the verb:

Frank and Arnold walked to school.
Either Frank or Arnold rode to-day.
Not Frank but Arnold rode.

5. Find out, from reading these sentences, to how many and to which persons a coin was given:

He gave a coin to Alfred, to John, and to Robbie.

He gave a coin to Mary or to Agnes.

He did not give a coin to Mary, but to Agnes.