Writing Activity
filename: adjectivesandadverb
Follow the essay submission procedure
EXERCISE
Sentences containing verb phrases such as fell steadily can often be written using the correct form of there is/are and a related noun. Read the examples. Then rewrite sentences a-j below.
Examples
The consumption of chocolate fell steadily. (verb + adverb)
There was a steady fall in the consumption of chocolate. (there was a + adjective + noun)
The production of films has risen dramatically. (verb + adverb)
a. Spice exports from Africa fluctuated wildly over the period.
There were _________________________________________________.
b. The development of new products fell gradually.
There was __________________________________________________.
c. There has been a noticeable decrease in research investment.
Research ___________________________________________________.
d. The purchases of tickets dropped significantly last month.
There was __________________________________________________.
e. On the Internet, the number of sites rose significantly.
There was __________________________________________________.
f. There was a sudden decrease in the sale of mangos.
The sale____________________________________________________.
g. At the theme park, there were very slight fluctuations in the number of visitors.
The number_________________________________________________.
h. There was a gradual decline in sugar imports.
Sugar ______________________________________________________.
i.The quality of food in supermarkets has increased slowly.
There has __________________________________________________.
j. The number of air travellers fluctuated remarkably.
There______________________________________________________.
