132 Grammar and Language Workbook, Grade 6Copyright © by Glencoe/McGraw-HillGrammar
- Just before the American Revolution, colonists heavilypowdered their high, puffy wigs.
- In those days George Washington surelyconsidered his wig high fashion.
- People laterstopped wearing wigs.
- Wigs were obviouslypart of the old world.
- The new Americans certainlywanted freedom in style as well as in government.
- Even so, they powdered their hair and tied it tightlyat the back of the neck.
- They soaked their hair heavilyin oil to hold the powder.
Exercise 2 Complete each sentence by writing an appropriate adverb in the blank.
Answers will vary.
In many ancient lands people [ proudly grew long hair as a mark of honor. - People were [ often punished by having their hair cut.
- When Julius Caesar conquered a new country, he [ usually forced the people
to cut their hair. - Many people [ firmly believed that long hair increased strength.
- The story of Samson and Delilah [ clearly illustrates how many people felt
about hair. - On the other hand, the Greeks shaved their heads and [ respectfully offered the
hair to the gods. - In return, they [ politely asked for great strength in battle.
- Peoples like the Anglo-Saxons [ happily dyed their hair in bright colors.
- They [ greatly admired hair dyed in bright green, blue, or orange.
- Ancient Germans, on the other hand, [ often preferred hair dyed in bright
red. - Instead of hair spray, they [ commonly used goat’s grease to make their hair stay
in place.