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B. Complete the paragraph below, from Amritha’s diary, by filling in the blanks
with the type of adverb mentioned in the bracket.

Today, our art class ventured into a new place to capture the beauty of nature. The

place was (a) (adverb of degree) quiet, with the only sound being

the leaves rustling (b) (adverb of manner) in the breeze. We set up
our easels (c) (adverb of place) the peaceful park, surrounded by

towering trees. The atmosphere was serene, with birds chirping (d)

(adverb of manner) and a gentle breeze blowing (e) (adverb of

frequency). As we sketched, inspiration flowed freely, and our drawings

(f) (adverb of degree) took shape. (g) , (adverb
of time) this place, untouched by the chaos of the outside world gave us a delightful

experience.

Let’s learn to speak

Speak the following sentences aloud with your classmates. Stress upon the
highlighted words and follow the instructions for the intonation.
life skill confident communication

1. ‘Someone should do something about the ladder,’ he muttered.

Your tone: Flat with a slight rise at the end for ladder, to indicate uncertainty.

2. ‘Something should be done about that dog too!’ he added.
Your tone: Rise-fall, with a rise on something and dog and a fall on done - to

indicate emphasis on action needed regarding the dog.
3. The policemen told me that they were getting a doctor for grandpa.

Your tone: Falling- to indicate urgency.

4. I told them that grandpa was not ill.
Your tone: Rising – to indicate emphasis.

5. ‘Please go away,’ I said to Mukherjee. ‘Go away and leave us alone.’

Your tone: Rise-fall, with a rise on please and leave and a fall on go, away, and
alone, - to indicate a polite request and insistence.

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