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Directions: Underline the adverbs in the following sentences.

The name "sirocco" is often given to a warm wind.
t is usually given to a warm wind blowing over large areas of hot, dry land.
Such winds now occur over the area of our Great Plains.
Originally "sirocco" was a name used by people of North Africa.
It was not used for ordinary wind.

It described the very hot, dusty wind that comes from the South.
It comes quickly from the scorching Sahara Desert.

This extremely hot wind is a menace to life.
Its coming always fills the natives with fear.
The biting bits of sand dig deeply into the eyes and skin of those caught in its fury.

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Final answer:

The task is to underline the adverbs in the sentences provided. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs and often answer questions of how, when, where, and to what extent. Adverbs such as 'often', 'usually', 'quickly', 'extremely', 'always', and 'deeply' have been identified and italicized.

Step-by-step explanation:

The task is to underline the adverbs in the given sentences. Adverbs are words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, often ending in -ly. They can also tell us how, when, where, and to what extent something is done.

Looking at the sentences provided:

  • The name "sirocco" is often given to a warm wind.
  • It is usually given to a warm wind blowing over large areas of hot, dry land.
  • Such winds now occur over the area of our Great Plains.
  • Originally "sirocco" was a name used by people of North Africa.
  • It was not used for ordinary wind.
  • It described the very hot, dusty wind that comes from the South.
  • It comes quickly from the scorching Sahara Desert.
  • This extremely hot wind is a menace to life.
  • Its coming always fills the natives with fear.
  • The biting bits of sand dig deeply into the eyes and skin of those caught in its fury.

Each of these sentences includes one or more adverbs that have been italicized for identification. These adverbs enhance the meaning of the sentences by providing additional detail about the actions and qualities described.

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