Exploring Adverbials in The Butterfly Lion

Which of these sentences uses a fronted adverbial to show time?

• Loudly, the lion roared.

• Early in the morning, Bertie saw the white lion.

• Quickly, Bertie ran across the veld.

• Fluttering gently, the butterfly landed on the plant.

Which adverbial tells us where something happened?

• Carefully

• In the garden

• Yesterday

• Always

Choose the sentence with a fronted adverbial showing manner (how):

• With a big smile, Bertie greeted his friend.

• Each day, Bertie played outside.

• Sometimes, the lion slept all day.

• Outside of the compound, Bertie saw the lion cub.

Which adverbial shows frequency?

• Under the tree

• Every day

• Quickly

• At midnight

Which sentence uses a fronted adverbial to show place?

• In the tall grass, the lion hid.

• Each night, Bertie sang softly.

• The butterfly landed gently.

• Bertie will come tomorrow.

Which adverbial shows possibility?

• Perhaps the lion will return.

• In the morning

• On the hill

• Slowly

Which sentence has a fronted adverbial showing frequency?

• Nervously, Bertie ran to the gate.

• Every afternoon, Bertie visited the lion.

• The lion roared loudly.

• Bertie's Mum was sad.

Which adverbial tells us when something happened?

• Gently

• At sunset

• In the field

• Maybe

Choose the sentence with a fronted adverbial showing possibility:

• Happily, Bertie played with the lion.

• Maybe, the butterfly will land on Bertie’s hand.

• In the garden, Bertie found a butterfly.

• In his room, Bertie tried to go to sleep.

Which adverbial shows manner?

• In the morning

• Carefully

• On the hill

• Sometimes