Underline the adverbs in the following sentences.

1. It was quite a pleasant surprise.

2. He quietly sat there doing nothing.

3. She is a pretty good singer.

4. If you drive carelessly you will have an accident.

5. They should be here soon.

6. Although I started early, I arrived late.

7. I just received a letter from an old friend of mine.

8. We are all waiting anxiously for them to return safely.

9. He spoke rather rudely.

10. She is rich enough to buy anything.

11. I was told to wait outside.

12. He has always been a good friend.

Answers

1. It was quite a pleasant surprise.

2. He quietly sat there doing nothing.

3. She is a pretty good singer.

4. If you drive carelessly you will have an accident.

5. They should be here soon.

6. Although I started early, I arrived late.

7. I just received a letter from an old friend of mine.

8. We are all waiting anxiously for them to return safely.

9. He spoke rather rudely.

10. She is rich enough to buy anything.

11. I was told to wait outside.

12. He has always been a good friend.