ADVERBS

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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 function of an adverb in a sentence.

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An adverb provides more information about how an action is performed, when it occurs, where it happens, or to what degree.

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What is the difference between an adjective and an adverb?

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An adjective modifies a noun, while an adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.

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Give an example of an adverb modifying a verb.

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She sings beautifully. (Here, 'beautifully' modifies the verb 'sings'.)

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Give an example of an adverb modifying an adjective.

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He is very tall. (Here, 'very' modifies the adjective 'tall'.)

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Give an example of an adverb modifying another adverb.

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She runs quite quickly. (Here, 'quite' modifies the adverb 'quickly'.)

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What type of adverb answers the question 'how'?

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Adverbs of manner answer the question 'how'. For example, 'She danced gracefully.'

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What type of adverb answers the question 'when'?

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Adverbs of time answer the question 'when'. For example, 'I will call you tomorrow.'

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What type of adverb answers the question 'where'?

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Adverbs of place answer the question 'where'. For example, 'He looked everywhere.'

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What type of adverb answers the question 'to what extent'?

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Adverbs of degree answer the question 'to what extent'. For example, 'She is very happy.'