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

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Give an example of an adverb that describes how something is done.

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Quickly is an adverb that describes how someone runs: 'She runs quickly.'

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What question do adverbs often answer?

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Adverbs often answer questions like 'How?', 'When?', 'Where?', and 'To what extent?'

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

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The adverb is 'beautifully', which describes how he sings.

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What is the difference between an adverb and an adjective?

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An adverb modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, while an adjective modifies nouns.

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Can adverbs end in -ly? Give an example.

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Yes, many adverbs end in -ly. For example, 'slowly' is an adverb.

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What is a comparative adverb?

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A comparative adverb compares the actions of two things, often ending in -er or using 'more'. For example, 'faster' in 'She runs faster than him.'

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What is a superlative adverb?

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A superlative adverb describes the highest degree of an action, often ending in -est or using 'most'. For example, 'fastest' in 'She runs the fastest of all.'

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Give an example of an adverb of time.

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'Yesterday' is an adverb of time, as in 'I went to the park yesterday.'

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What is an adverb of place?

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An adverb of place tells us where something happens. For example, 'here' in 'Come here.'