WORDS THAT SHOW “HOW," "WHERE,” OR “WHEN." 117

Join a word that shows "where," selected from the list below, to each verb in the following sentences:

The ship sailed soon after the crew went

But comes the glorious King of Day.
The weary plowboy plods

What word is joined to it to show when?

In sentence two, to what verb is the word yesterday joined?

What does the word yesterday show?

In sentence three, find the verb and the word that shows

when.

In sentence four, what does the word late do?

Write sentences, using, in each, one of the following words joined to some verb to show when:

Words joined to verbs to show how, where, or when, are called ADVERBS.

LESSON 17.

Adverbs are also joined to adjectives or other adverbs, to modify their meaning.

The Aztecs were an exceedingly intelligent

race.

Very fine coffee comes from Arabia.

Joined to adjectives. The Red King rode through a terribly

Joined to adverbs.

gloomy forest.

China is the most populous country in the

world.

Hasty opinions are quite frequently wrong.
Harold came quietly forward.

The rain fell very gently.

You should listen more attentively.

Go through the following sentences and select the adverbs that modify adjectives: go through, again, and select those that modify adverbs:

1. They sang very merrily.
2. We were nearly asleep.

3. He is almost there.

4. Were Washington and Napoleon equally great? 5. California produces much more fruit than any other state does.

6. He was somewhat hasty in his reply.

7. The man was quite liberally rewarded.

ADVERBIAL PHRASES.

8. That general had scarcely any tact.

9. Your brother is more easily taught than you are. 10. Lake Tahoe contains unusually fine trout.

11. How rapidly the moments fly.
12. We too often speak thoughtlessly.

LESSON 18.

1. Where is Nelson buried?
2. Why was Alaska bought?
3. When did Garfield die?

What is the verb in sentence one?
What adverb helps ask the question?
Select the adverb in sentence two.

What verb does it help to ask the question?

What does the word when do in sentence three?

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In the following sentences fill the blanks with adverbs that help ask questions:

will Germany fight?

did Columbus think that the world was round? did the Pilgrims land?

was Andre shot?

was the Declaration of Independence written? do the Arabs live?

AN EXERCISE IN DISCRIMINATION.

To the Teacher.-In the first part of the following story all the phrases that show "how," "where," or "when" are printed in italics. After the pupil has carefully noted these, he is to make an effort to select from the second part all the phrases that are similar in office.

HARDY AND HIS DONKEY.

Hardy lives in the mountains of California by a beautiful river of clear water. Hardy has a donkey that he calls Aures and upon this donkey he rides everywhere over the hills.

Sometimes Aures is cross and then he does some

strange things. One day Hardy was riding him after the cows and they came to a mountain that was very steep. Aures does not like steep mountains, so when he saw it he stopped, stiffened his legs, and stood still. Hardy coaxed him in every way, but the stubborn fellow only switched his tail as if he were saying "You must climb that hill alone." Hardy left him and when he returned Aures was waiting for him. Hardy gives Aures a lump of sugar when he has been good, but after this naughty prank he received no sugar for many days. Aures often puts his feet together and humps his back quickly when he thinks Hardy has ridden enough, but Hardy rides so well he is seldom thrown.

Another time Hardy and his two sisters, Agnes and Kate, all climbed upon Aures. You may be sure that the crusty little donkey felt angry at so heavy a load. He trotted sullenly down the road to the river and when he reached the water he waded in a little way, put his head down quickly and let the children all slide into the stream. Agnes, who was up first, said that she could see a smile of triumph on his face as he started for home. The children, who are used to the water, laughed heartily and thought it a fine joke. Aures carries loads of wood from the hills, and bags. of clover to the cows. He and Hardy are great friends and are seldom apart. The little boys who live near Hardy think him a lucky boy and are always happy when Hardy lets them ride.

LESSON 19.

ADVERBIAL PHRASES.

1. The kitten sleeps in the basket.
2. Napoleon died at St. Helena.

3. I will go in the morning.

Select the verb in sentence one.

What phrase shows where the kitten sleeps?

Find the verb in sentence two.

ADVERBIAL CLAUSES.

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Find the phrase in sentence two.
What does the phrase show?

Find the phrase in sentence three.

To what verb is it joined to show when?

In the following sentences write the verbs in one column and the phrases that belong to them opposite in another column: 1. Livingston died in Africa.

2. On every height there lies repose.

3. Gunpowder was first used in China.

4. There are beautiful homes on the Hudson river.

5. Bamboo is imported from China.

6. Persevere by patience.

7. Beautiful clouds appear in August.

8. Many ships sail across the Atlantic.

Memorize :

SUMMARY.

Phrases joined to verbs to show how, where, or when, are called ADVERBIAL PHRASES.

AN EXERCISE IN DISCRIMINATION.

To the Teacher.-In the first part of the following story all the clauses that show "when" are printed in italics. After the pupil has carefully noted these, he is to make an effort to select from the second part all the clauses that are similar in office.

HARDY AND HIS DONKEY.

Hardy lives in the mountains of California by a beautiful river of clear water. Hardy has a donkey that he calls Aures and upon this donkey he rides everywhere over the hills. Sometimes Aures is cross and then he does some strange things. One day Hardy was riding him after the cows and they came to a mountain that was very steep. Aures does not like steep mountains, so when he saw it he stopped, stiffened his legs, and stood still. Hardy coaxed him in every way, but the stubborn fellow only switched.