Adverb Andy and the Missing Trophy - ReadTheory

Adverb Andy and the Missing Trophy

Questions: 5

Grade: 6

Words: 105

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In the town of Verbville, lived a smart detective named Adverb Andy. He moved quickly, thought carefully, and talked softly. One day, the town's golden verb trophy mysteriously vanished. Andy was called immediately to solve the case. Observing the scene, he remarked, "The thief moved silently to avoid waking the guards. Then, he swiftly climbed the tall tower to reach the trophy." Andy's detailed analysis always involved adverbs. By using adverbs, he could explain how, when, where, and to what extent the events happened, which helped him solve many cases. And, of course, with his careful use of adverbs, he solved this case successfully too.

Question 1

What is an adverb?

A

A word that describes a verb

Explanation. Adverbs are words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They explain how, when, where, and to what extent something happens.

B

A word that describes a noun

C

A word that describes an adjective

D

A word that describes a preposition

E

A word that describes a conjunction

Question 2

In the sentence 'The thief moved silently to avoid waking the guards', what is the adverb?

A

Thief

B

Moved

C

Silently

Explanation. The adverb 'silently' describes how the thief moved, therefore it is the adverb in the sentence.

D

Avoid

E

Waking

Question 3

What was the detective's method of solving cases?

A

By using adjectives

B

By using conjunctions

C

By using verbs

D

By using adverbs

Explanation. The text states that Andy's detailed analysis always involved adverbs, which helped him solve many cases.

E

By using prepositions

Question 4

What happened to the town's golden verb trophy?

A

It was polished

B

It was donated

C

It was sold

D

It was lost

E

It was stolen

Explanation. The text states that the town's golden verb trophy mysteriously vanished, implying that it was stolen.

Question 5

How did Andy solve the case?

A

Slowly and carelessly

B

Quickly and recklessly

C

Loudly and thoughtlessly

D

Slowly and thoughtfully

E

Quickly and carefully

Explanation. The text mentions that Andy moved quickly, thought carefully, and with his careful use of adverbs, he solved the case.

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