Question

Put the adverbs into the following sentences so as to make sense

1. The two brothers are talike (nearly).
2. I came to return a book (merely).
3. There were three or four boys late (only)..
4.I did not want to come (really).
5.He invited me to visit him (often).
6.I am determined to yield this point (never).​

Answer 1

Adverbs provide additional details in a sentence and must be placed correctly to convey the intended meaning. The sentences above are correctly structured with adverbs that describe the extent to which the verbs or adjectives they are modifying apply.

Step-by-step explanation:

Adverbs act as modifiers that provide additional information about the verbs or clauses in a sentence. They can describe manners, time, frequency, and degree. Placing adverbs correctly can alter the meaning of the sentence significantly. Below are the sentences with the adverbs correctly placed.

1. The two brothers are nearly alike.
2. I came merely to return a book.
3. There were only three or four boys late.
4. I did not really want to come.
5. He invited me to visit him often.
6. I am determined to never yield this point.