Adverbs modifying verbs

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that describes or modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.

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Which of the following is NOT an adverb? jump, before, after, soon

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jump

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Identify the adverb in the sentence: 'We played outside during recess.'

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outside

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Identify the adverb in the sentence: 'The girl read the book silently.'

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silently

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Identify the adverb in the sentence: 'I ran upstairs to my room.'

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upstairs

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Which of the following is an adverb? bicycle, slow, tomorrow, around

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tomorrow

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What do adverbs often tell us about verbs?

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Adverbs often tell us how, when, where, or to what extent an action is performed.

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Give an example of an adverb that describes how an action is done.

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quickly (as in 'She runs quickly.')

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Give an example of an adverb that describes when an action is done.

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tomorrow (as in 'We will play tomorrow.')

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Give an example of an adverb that describes where an action is done.

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outside (as in 'They played outside.')