Modifying
1)what does the word (originally) modify in the sentence Native American originally developed lacrosse?
2) what does the word (first)modify in this sentence it was first played by the iriquois
3) what does the word (differently) modify in this sentence It was play differently then it is chase today?
4) what does the word( frequently) modify and a sentence it was frequently me a rough game?
5) what does the word (bravely) modify in this sentence hundreds of players face the other bravely
6) what does the word (badly) modify and isn't in today felt badly when they lost
Please proofread carefully. Some of your sentences make no sense.
1) In the sentence "Native Americans originally developed lacrosse," the word "originally" modifies the verb "developed." "Originally" indicates the time or manner in which the action of developing lacrosse took place.
To identify the word that a modifier is describing, you can ask yourself "What is being described by 'originally'?" In this case, the answer is the action of developing lacrosse.
2) In the sentence "It was first played by the Iroquois," the word "first" modifies the verb "played." "First" indicates the order in which the action of playing took place.
To identify the word that a modifier is describing, you can ask yourself "What is being described by 'first'?" In this case, the answer is the action of playing.
3) In the sentence "It was played differently than it is played today," the word "differently" modifies the verb "played." "Differently" indicates the manner in which the action of playing took place.
To identify the word that a modifier is describing, you can ask yourself "What is being described by 'differently'?" In this case, the answer is the action of playing.
4) In the sentence "It was frequently a rough game," the word "frequently" modifies the adjective "rough." "Frequently" indicates the frequency with which the game was rough.
To identify the word that a modifier is describing, you can ask yourself "What is being described by 'frequently'?" In this case, the answer is the adjective "rough."
5) In the sentence "Hundreds of players face each other bravely," the word "bravely" modifies the verb "face." "Bravely" indicates the manner in which the players face each other.
To identify the word that a modifier is describing, you can ask yourself "What is being described by 'bravely'?" In this case, the answer is the action of facing each other.
6) In the sentence "Players today felt badly when they lost," the word "badly" modifies the verb "felt." "Badly" indicates the manner in which the players felt.
To identify the word that a modifier is describing, you can ask yourself "What is being described by 'badly'?" In this case, the answer is the action of feeling.
Dr. Jane and I answered the first one for you.
Now it's your turn to try to answer the others. Remember that adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. I'll be glad to check your answers.