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 are the four main types of adverbs?

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1. Adverbs of manner (how), 2. Adverbs of time (when), 3. Adverbs of place (where), 4. Adverbs of degree (to what extent).

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Give an example of an adverb of manner.

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Quickly, slowly, carefully.

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Give an example of an adverb of time.

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Yesterday, today, soon.

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Give an example of an adverb of place.

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Here, there, nearby.

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Give an example of an adverb of degree.

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Very, quite, almost.

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How do adverbs modify verbs?

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Adverbs provide more information about how an action is performed, such as 'She runs quickly.'

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How do adverbs modify adjectives?

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Adverbs can enhance adjectives by indicating the degree, such as 'She is very tall.'

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How do adverbs modify other adverbs?

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Adverbs can modify other adverbs to indicate the degree of the action, such as 'He runs very quickly.'

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What question does an adverb of manner answer?

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An adverb of manner answers the question 'How?'