Question

Activity 2: Circle the adverb in each of the following sentences. Underline the word or words that the

adverb modifies.
39. Rocket motors must be very durable and withstand extremely high temperatures.
40. The failure of a rocket motor will almost certainly cause an explosion.
41. Relatively small motors can be used to meet rather large requirements for energy.
42. Modern rocket motors are really quite simple; they consist of two main parts, the combustion
chamber and the nozzle.
43. Fuel pumped forcefully into the combustion chamber is ignited electrically.
44. Modern rocket manufacturers can choose between liquefied gases, which are more powerful, or
solid explosives, which are more reliable.

Answer 1

Bold the adverb in each sentence and underline the word modified by the adverb.

39. Rocket motors must be very durable and withstand extremely high temperatures.

40. The failure of a rocket motor will almost certainly cause an explosion.

41. Relatively small motors can be used to meet rather large requirements for energy.

42. Modern rocket motors are really quite simple; they consist of two main parts, the combustion chamber, and the nozzle.

43. Fuel pumped forcefully into the combustion chamber is ignited electrically.

44. Modern rocket manufacturers can choose between liquefied gases, which are more powerful, or solid explosives, which are more reliable.