DLR Flashcard #3

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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 ending in '-ly', and describes how, when, where, or to what extent an action is performed.

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Identify the adverb in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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loudly

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'She enjoys reading books.'

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Simple

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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Compound

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Complex

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What is the function of an adverb in a sentence?

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An adverb modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, providing more detail about how an action is performed.

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Identify the adverb in the sentence: 'She quickly finished her homework.'

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quickly