Test: 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, jump, is.

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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. It often tells how, when, where, or to what extent something happens. Examples: quickly, very, yesterday.

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What is a relative adverb?

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A relative adverb is a word that introduces a clause and relates it to a noun. Examples: where, when, why.

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Complete the sentence: Thursday is the day ___ we have music class.

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when

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Complete the sentence: I love spicy food, that is ___ I put hot sauce on everything.

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why

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Complete the sentence: This is the store ___ I bought my new shoes.

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where

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What is a progressive verb?

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A progressive verb shows an ongoing action. It is formed with 'to be' + verb-ing. Example: is running.

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Choose the correct progressive verb phrase: My aunt ___ ___ to New York next year.

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will be moving

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Choose the correct progressive verb phrase: Susan _____ _____ for the Eagles at the game last night.

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was cheering

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What does 'when' indicate in a sentence?

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'When' indicates the time something happens.