Adverbs That Compare

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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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What does it mean to compare using adverbs?

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Comparing using adverbs means to show the difference in the way actions are performed, often using 'more' or 'less' before the adverb.

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What is the comparative form of an adverb?

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The comparative form of an adverb is used to compare two actions, usually formed by adding 'more' before the adverb.

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Give an example of an adverb that compares actions.

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'More quickly' is an example of an adverb that compares actions, as in 'She runs more quickly than her friend.'

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When do we use 'more' with adverbs?

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We use 'more' with adverbs when the adverb has two or more syllables, like 'carefully' becomes 'more carefully'.

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What is the correct comparative form of 'softly'?

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The correct comparative form of 'softly' is 'more softly'.

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What is the correct comparative form of 'rapidly'?

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The correct comparative form of 'rapidly' is 'more rapidly'.

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What is the correct comparative form of 'gracefully'?

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The correct comparative form of 'gracefully' is 'more gracefully'.

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What is the correct comparative form of 'abruptly'?

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The correct comparative form of 'abruptly' is 'more abruptly'.

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What is an incorrect way to form a comparative adverb?

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An incorrect way to form a comparative adverb is to say 'more softer' instead of just 'softer'.