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

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What does an adverb of place tell us?

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An adverb of place tells us where something happens. For example, 'upstairs' tells us the location.

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What does an adverb of time tell us?

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An adverb of time tells us when something happens. For example, 'yesterday' indicates a specific time.

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What does an adverb of manner tell us?

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An adverb of manner tells us how something is done. For example, 'bravely' describes the way an action is performed.

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

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The adverb is 'loudly', which describes how the dog barked.

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Identify the adverb in this sentence: 'She will arrive soon.'

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The adverb is 'soon', which tells us when she will arrive.

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What is the function of an adverb in a sentence?

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The function of an adverb is to provide more information about a verb, adjective, or another adverb, enhancing the meaning of the sentence.

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Give an example of an adverb of frequency.

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An example of an adverb of frequency is 'often', which tells us how often something happens.

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What is an example of an adverb that tells how?

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An example of an adverb that tells how is 'quickly', as in 'She runs quickly.'

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What is an example of an adverb that tells when?

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An example of an adverb that tells when is 'tomorrow', as in 'We will meet tomorrow.'