VERBS AND ADVERBS

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being. Examples: run, jump, is.

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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 ending in -ly. Examples: quickly, very.

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What is the function of an adverb of time?

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An adverb of time tells us when something happens. Example: 'She will arrive soon.'

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What is the function of an adverb of place?

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An adverb of place tells us where something happens. Example: 'He is waiting outside.'

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What is the function of an adverb of manner?

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An adverb of manner describes how an action is performed. Example: 'She sings beautifully.'

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Identify the adverb in the sentence: 'He ran quickly.'

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quickly

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The cat sleeps.'

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sleeps

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What is a comparative adverb?

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A comparative adverb compares the manner of two actions. Example: 'She runs faster than him.'

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What is a superlative adverb?

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A superlative adverb expresses the highest degree of an action among three or more. Example: 'She runs the fastest of all.'

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What is an example of an adverb modifying an adjective?

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In 'She is very tall,' 'very' modifies the adjective 'tall.'