1. A blowout, or a flat tire that occurs ____ while you are driving, can be frightening.

sudden
suddenly

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2. Blowouts happen less ____ than they used to.

frequently
frequent

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3. Your ____ reaction to a blowout is very important.

immediately
immediate

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4. A quick reaction can make the difference between stopping ____ and losing control of the car.

safely
safe

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5. Most people slam on the brakes after a blowout, which is a ____ dangerous thing to do.

real
really

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6. Instead, experts suggest that you ____ release pressure on the accelerator.

gradually
gradual

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7. If you have both hands on the wheel, you will be able to correct the car's ____ tendency to veer to one side after a blowout.

strong
strongly

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8. If you are ____, you will find a safe place to pull over.

patiently
patient

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9. It is better to ride for a while on a flat tire than to worry ____ about damaging the tire or the wheel.

unnecessary
unnecessarily

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10. A ____ tragic accident may be avoided by planning properly for a blowout.

truly
true

1 answer

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Hint: Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs, and often end in -ly.