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