Adverbs, Adverbs, Adverbs!

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often indicating how, when, where, or to what extent something happens.

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What do adverbs modify?

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Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

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Which adverb tells where? Give an example.

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An adverb that tells where is called a locative adverb. Example: 'upstairs'.

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Which adverb tells how? Give an example.

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An adverb that tells how is called a manner adverb. Example: 'neatly'.

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What is the common ending for many adverbs?

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Most adverbs end with '-ly'.

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Identify the adverb in this sentence: 'She sings beautifully.'

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The adverb is 'beautifully'.

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What is the function of an adverb in a sentence?

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The function of an adverb is to provide more information about how, when, where, or to what extent an action is performed.

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Can adverbs modify adjectives? Give an example.

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Yes, adverbs can modify adjectives. Example: 'very tall' (where 'very' is the adverb modifying the adjective 'tall').

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What type of adverb is 'soon'?

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'Soon' is a time adverb, indicating when something will happen.

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What type of adverb is 'here'?

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'Here' is a place adverb, indicating where something is located.