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In this lesson we are going to use adverbs in expressing how actions are
done for effective oral and written communication. Adverbs help explain what
the verb is doing. In this manner we could picture out how something was
done.
This module will guide you on how to use the different kinds of adverbs
in daily conversations and in written outputs as well. You will be able to
appreciate its importance as we go on with the activities of this module.
This time, you will read a short story entitled “Friendly Neighbors” Take
note of the words that modify or describe the verbs, adjectives or adverbs.
Answer the questions that follow.

FRIENDLY NEIGHBORS
by Rodelen Mantilla

Yesterday, Carol and Karen heard that
they have new neighbors. They decided to
visit them shortly. They walked excitedly
to the neighbor’s house while chatting
happily.
They brought with them freshly-baked
cookies as a friendly welcome gift. While Karen carefully rang the bell, Carol
suddenly heard footsteps. They patiently waited outside. When the door
opened, they nervously went inside. Their new neighbors warmly welcomed
them as if they have known them before.
Later on, they felt at ease and shared their experiences enthusiastically.
They definitely got along well with the new neighbors. Indeed, they are friendly
neighbors.
1. When did Carol and Karen hear that they have new neighbors?
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2. How did they decide to visit them? _____________________________
3. How did they walk to the neighbor’s house?_____________________
4. How did they chat to each other while walking?___________________
5. How did Karen ring the bell?____________________________________
6. How did Carol hear the footsteps?_______________________________
7. How did they wait outside?______________________________________
8. How did they enter when the door was opened?__________________
9. How did their new neighbors welcome them?____________________
10. How did they share their experiences?_____________________
What did you notice with the answers? Indeed, most of them end with -
ly. The story makes use of adverbs in order to set its mood as well as to make
the sentences meaningful and interesting.
The following adverbs are used in the story; yesterday, shortly,
excitedly, happily, carefully, suddenly, patiently, nervously, warmly
and enthusiastically. What do you think are these adverbs called? Let us
read and explore the given information as to how adverbs are classified
according to its kind.
FYI: (For Your Information)
Adverbs modify the verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs in a sentence.
They tell when, how often and in what manner the actions are done.
There are different kinds of adverbs. They are: adverb of manner,
place, time, frequency, degree, adverb of affirmation and negation.

Dark chocolate finds its way into the best ice creams, biscuits and cakes. Although eating chocolate usually comes with a warning that it is fattening, it is also believed by some to have magical and medicinal effects. In fact, cacao trees are sometimes called Theobroma cacao which means “food of the gods.”
Dark chocolate has been found out to be helpful in small quantities. One of its benefits is that it has some of the most important minerals and vitamins that people need. It has antioxidants that help protect the heart. Another important benefit is that the fat content of chocolate does not raise the level of cholesterol in the blood stream. A third benefit is that it helps address respiratory problems. Also, it has been found out to help ease coughs and respiratory concerns. Finally, chocolate increases serotonin levels in the brain. This is what gives us a feeling of well-being. Reference: Schnoll, R. (2012). Choocolate: Food for the Gods, Retrieved from

http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/health/rschnoll/contact/documents/chocolatefacultycircle

Why was chocolate called Theobroma cacao?
It is considered to be _____.
a. fattening food
b. magical tree
c. medicinal candy
d. food of the gods

2. Which statement is true?
a. All chocolates have medicinal properties.
b. In small doses, dark chocolate is fattening.
c. Dark chocolate has minerals and vitamins.
d. Chocolate raises the level of cholesterol.

3. What is found in dark chocolate that will help encourage its consumption?
a. antioxidants
b. sugar
c. fats
d. milk

4. After we eat chocolate, which of these is responsible for making us feel good?
a. cacao
b. Theobroma
c. serotonin
d. antioxidants

5. If a person coughs and is asked to have some chocolate, why would this be good advice?
a. Dark chocolate helps respiratory problems.
b. Dark chocolate helps circulation.
c. Dark chocolate does not raise the level of cholesterol.
d. Dark chocolate

academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu

Read the story and answer the questions.

"I've just got to get my merit badge today," thought Jim. He was lost. His compass had broken when it fell out of his hands and hit the rocks. Dad will be disappointed if I don't pass this time. Jim couldn't find the path to take to get back to camp. He saw some boys through the bush- es. They were wearing the same troop number as Jim. "I'll just cut through here and get back to camp. No one will know I didn't take the right way, but what about the rocks?" he thought. He was supposed to return with seven rocks that Mr. Sims had left along the path. "T just bring back any rocks I find," he thought. Jim picked up some rocks that looked a lot like the rocks Mr. Sims had shown them. I'm here! Jim shouted when he arrived. "Here are my rocks." Mr. Sims took the rocks and gave Jim a funny look. "These rocks don't have a green mark painted on them, Jim," he said.

1. Had Jim been careful with his compass? What makes you think so?

2. How did Jim want his father to feel about him?

3. What troop were the boys Jim saw from? How do you know?

4. Did Mr. Sims know that Jim's rocks were not the ones from the path?

5. Do you think Jim got his merit badge? Why or why?

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Grade 6 Reading Comprehension Worksheet
KING LEAR
By William Shakespeare
Read the story. Then answer the questions. King Lear was old and he was a weary of the business of his kingdom, and wished only to end his days near his three daughters. Two of his daughters were married to the Dukes of Albany and Cornwall; and Cordelia, his youngest daughter. Lear called his three daughters, and told them that he proposed to divide his kingdom between them. "But first," said he, "I should like to know how much you love me." Goneril, who was really a very wicked woman, and did not love her father at all, said she loved him more than words could say. "I love you as much as my sister and more," professed Regan, Lear was pleased and turned to, Cordelia. "What can you say?" "Nothing, my lord," answered Cordelia. "I love your Majesty according to my duty no more, no less. I am your daughter and you have brought me up and loved me, and I return you those duties back, obey you, love you, and most honor you." "Go," he said. He divided the kingdom between Goneril and Regan, and told them that he should keep a hundred knights, and would live with his daughters by turns. The King of France was wiser, Cordelia became Queen of France. The King went to stay with his daughter Goneril, who had got everything from her father, and now began to grudge the hundred knights. She was harsh and undutiful to him. Lear set out for the castle of Regan. But she also said that fifty knights were too many to wait on him. When Lear saw that they wanted to drive him away. he left them and wandered in misery, but his servant, the Earl of Kent, met him, and made him to lie down in a little hovel. The Earl of Kent hurried to the Court of France to tell Cordelia. At Dover she found poor King Lear, wandering about the fields. They brought him back and fed and clothed him, and Cordelia came to him. now Lear knew at last which of his children it was that had loved him best, and who was worthy of his love.
Answer each question.
1. What do you know about King Lear?
2. What did he ask to his daughters and what did they reply? 3. Why King Lear gets angry to Cordelia's reply and what did he do then?
4. What happened when King Lear went to stay with his daughters?
5. Why did Cordelia come to Dover?
6. What did King Lear realize then?

Grade 6 Reading Comprehension Worksheet

The Gallant Tailor

Read the story. Then answer the questions.

One summer morning a little tailor was sitting near the window, and working. when an old woman crying, "Good jelly to sell!" So he called out, the poor woman came and gave him a jelly. "This jelly gives me strength," cried the little tailor, and he cut the loaf, and spread the jelly on it, and went on stitching. The scent of the sweet jelly was spreading and the quantities of flies, attracted by it. The tailor, took a ragged cloth, and beat it them and when he counted the slain, so seven lying dead before him. "The whole world shall know it," So he cut out a belt, stitched it, and put on it in large capitals "Seven at one blow!"The tailor fastened the belt round him, and he found an old cheese, which he put in his pocket. A bird had caught in the bushes outside, so he took that and put it in his pocket. Then he set out gallantly on his way led over a mountain, and when he reached the peak he saw a giant there. The tailor said to him, "Comrade, I am on the way to seek my fortune."The little tailor showed the giant his belt; "Seven at one blow!" Then the giant took up a stone and squeezed it hard that water came out of it. "You can do that," said the giant. Then the tailor put his hand in his pocket and took out the cheese and squeezed it, so that it ran out of it. "Well," said the giant, then he took up a stone and threw it so high that it was out of sight. "Well thrown," said the tailor; so he took out the bird, and threw it into the air. Then they went on, and came to a cherry-tree, the giant took hold of the topmost branches, where the ripest fruit hung, and pulling them downwards, gave them to the tailor to hold. But the tailor was weak to hold the tree, and as the giant let go, the tree sprang back, and the tailor was caught up into the air. And he dropped down without any damage, so that once more the little tailor got the better of him. Then the giant said, "As you are a gallant fellow, come with me to our den." The tailor was quite willing, and followed him. When they reached to the den the giant showed him a bed, the bed was big for him so he crept into a corner to sleep. In the midnight the giant took a great staff of iron and beat the bed with one stroke, and supposed he had made an end of a tailor. Early in the morning the giants went into the wood and when they saw the tailor coming after them alive and merry, they were frightened and ran away in all haste.

Answer each question.

1. Why the quantities of flies did come to the tailor and what did he do then?

2. What did the tailor want to tell the world?

3. Where did the tailor go and to whom he did meet?

4. How did the giant and the tailor show their strength to each other?

5. What did happen in the den?

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Reading Comprehension

Read the text and answer the questions.

Money Rain Jen stared mindlessly out of her window. Her parents had grounded her and she couldn't begin to describe how bored she was. Jen sighed as she watched the rain fall and heard the thunder in the distance. The NEWS had forecast the worst storm in the city's history, and it was absolutely bucketing down. As Jen's mind continued to wander, she noticed something strange about the rain. It wasn't rain that was falling, it was money! Jen woke from her daze and fixed her glasses. "What on earth," she muttered to herself. "That's money!" she exclaimed. Jen sprinted outside as fast as she could and began collecting the notes that fell from the sky.

1. What does 'mindlessly' mean?
2 Why was Jen stuck in her room?
3. What had the NEWS forecast?
4. What does 'bucketing down' mean?
5. How did she feel when she saw money coming from the sky?

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