Adverbs

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. It tells us how, when, where, or to what extent something happens.

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What does an adverb tell us?

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An adverb can tell us how, when, where, or to what extent an action is performed.

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Give an example of an adverb that tells how.

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Bravely is an adverb that tells how someone does something.

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Give an example of an adverb that tells when.

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Early is an adverb that tells when something happens.

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Identify the adverb in this sentence: 'The girls went upstairs to get their coats.'

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The adverb is 'upstairs'.

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Identify the adverb in this sentence: 'Jackie went home early.'

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The adverb is 'early'.

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Identify the adverb in this sentence: 'Peter neatly wrote a shopping list.'

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The adverb is 'neatly'.

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Which adverb tells where?

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The adverb 'upstairs' tells where the girls went.

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Which adverb tells how?

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The adverb 'bravely' tells how someone did something.

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What is the purpose of an adverb?

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