VERBS AND ADVERBS

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being. Examples: run, is, think.

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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. Examples: quickly, very, well.

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What is the function of a verb in a sentence?

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The function of a verb is to express the action or state of being of the subject.

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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, where, or to what extent an action is performed.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

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sleeps

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

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beautifully

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What type of word is 'quickly'?

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Adverb

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What type of word is 'jump'?

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Verb

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How do adverbs modify verbs?

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Adverbs modify verbs by providing information about the manner, time, place, or degree of the action.

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Give an example of an adverb that tells how.

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neatly