grammar - NWEA reading review

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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 how, when, where, or to what extent something happens.

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Give an example of an adverb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'She runs quickly,' the word 'quickly' is the adverb that describes how she runs.

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What is a comparative adjective?

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A comparative adjective is used to compare two things. It often ends in '-er' or uses 'more' before the adjective.

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Provide an example of a comparative adjective.

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In the sentence 'This book is thicker than that one,' the word 'thicker' is the comparative adjective.

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What is a superlative adjective?

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A superlative adjective is used to compare three or more things. It often ends in '-est' or uses 'most' before the adjective.

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Give an example of a superlative adjective in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'She is the smartest student in the class,' the word 'smartest' is the superlative adjective.

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What does the word 'fresher' mean?

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'Fresher' is the comparative form of 'fresh,' meaning more fresh than something else.

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What does the word 'most painful' mean?

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'Most painful' is the superlative form of 'painful,' meaning the highest degree of pain compared to others.

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Identify the adjective that tells how many in the sentence: 'Celine was happy to have found four gold coins.'

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The adjective 'four' tells how many coins Celine found.

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What is the role of an adverb in a sentence?

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An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, providing more information about how an action is performed.