Grammar - Linked to Good Night Mister Tom

Grammar Challenges

Adverbs - An adverb modifies or qualifies (describes) a verb, an adjective or another adverb. It tells us how, where, when, how much and with what frequency (how often).

Identify the adverbs in these sentences.

1. He could hear the rain gently hitting the tiled roof.
2. He could hardly believe Zach was his special friend.
3. ‘Zach,’ he began huskily. He cleared his throat.

Synonyms - A synonym is a word which is similar in meaning.

Replace the underlined word with a synonym that fits the context.

1. Everyone was terribly impressed with his suit.
2. Zach and George dragged the case up the bedroom.
3. With a flourish, he pulled out a jersey of many colours.

Conjunctions -Conjunctions are words used to connect words, phrases or clauses.

Identify the conjunctions in the sentences below.

1. Meanwhile, the government had asked for a money contribution from the parents of evacuees.
2. Zach gave her a withering glance but it was so dramatic she and the others burst out laughing.
3. He peeled a large piece of newspaper from the top and unwrapped five small parcels.