-LY Adjectives (Advanced)

He defended his opinion __________ - convinced he was morally right (coaxingly - absentmindedly - righteously)

She answered the question __________ - clearly unhappy with the accusation (warmly - reproachfully - gleefully)

The dog ate __________ after not being fed all day (sedately - ravenously - inwardly)

He apologized __________ after laughing at the wrong moment (ferociously - sheepishly - righteously)

She worked __________ during the emergency- moving without thinking (tenderly - mechanically - bashfully)

The crowd watched __________ as the winner lifted the trophy (crossly - triumphantly - inwardly)

He smiled __________ when he realized he had forgotten his keys again (triumphantly - rigidly - absentmindedly)

He paced __________ around the room while waiting for the call (sedately - frantically - tenderly)

She looked at him __________ - hoping he would understand her feelings (rigidly - frenetically - searchingly)

The teacher spoke __________ to calm the nervous students before the exam (frenetically - reassuringly - mockingly)