adverbs

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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. It often tells us how, when, where, or to what extent something happens.

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

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Quickly is an adverb that describes how someone runs: 'She runs quickly.'

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What is the difference between 'good' and 'well'?

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'Good' is an adjective used to describe nouns, while 'well' is an adverb used to describe verbs. For example, 'He is a good player' vs. 'He plays well.'

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What is the adverb form of 'happy'?

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The adverb form of 'happy' is 'happily.'

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How do you form an adverb from an adjective ending in 'y'?

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Change the 'y' to 'i' and add 'ly.' For example, 'happy' becomes 'happily.'

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What is the adverb form of 'slow'?

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The adverb form of 'slow' is 'slowly.'

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Identify the adverb in the sentence: 'He sings beautifully.'

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The adverb is 'beautifully,' which describes how he sings.

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Which of the following is an incorrect adverb form? 'happy' - 'happly' or 'bad' - 'badly'?

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'happy' - 'happly' is incorrect; the correct form is 'happily.'

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What does the adverb 'loudly' tell us in a sentence?

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The adverb 'loudly' tells us how something is said or done, for example, 'Can you speak loudly?'

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What is the purpose of using adverbs in sentences?

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Adverbs add detail to sentences by describing how, when, where, or to what extent an action occurs.