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.

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What do adverbs tell us about?

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Adverbs tell us about verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

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Which adverb tells where?

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Examples of adverbs that tell where include: upstairs, outside, and here.

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Which adverb tells when?

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Examples of adverbs that tell when include: yesterday, now, and soon.

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Which adverb tells how?

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Examples of adverbs that tell how include: neatly, excitedly, and carefully.

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Identify the adverb in this sentence: 'She sings beautifully.'

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The adverb is 'beautifully'.

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Fill in the blank with an adverb: 'He runs ______.' (to tell how)

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He runs quickly.

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Fill in the blank with an adverb: 'We will meet ______.' (to tell when)

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We will meet tomorrow.

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Fill in the blank with an adverb: 'The cat is sleeping ______.' (to tell where)

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The cat is sleeping outside.

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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 how, when, or where an action takes place.