Understanding Adverbs in Grammar

What is an adverb?

• A noun that describes a person, place, or thing.

• A type of conjunction used to connect clauses.

• A word that only modifies nouns.

• An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Identify the adverb in the sentence: 'She runs quickly.'

• slowly

• she

• quickly

• runs

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Choose the correct adverb to complete the sentence: 'He speaks very ____.' (loud, loudly)

• softly

• quiet

• loudly

• loudly

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

Which of the following sentences contains an adverb? (A) The cat sleeps. (B) The dog barks loudly.

• (D) The bird sings.

• (C) The cat runs fast.

• (E) The fish swims.

• (B) The dog barks loudly.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

What type of adverb modifies a verb?

• Adverb of place

• Adverb of time

• Adverb of manner

• Adverb of frequency

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Fill in the blank with an appropriate adverb: 'The teacher explained the lesson ____.' (clearly, clear)

• clearlyly

• clearly

• clearer

• clearness

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

True or False: Adverbs can only modify verbs.

• False

• Adverbs can modify only other adverbs.

• Adverbs can only modify nouns.

• Adverbs can only modify adjectives.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Identify the adverb in the following sentence: 'They arrived late to the party.'

• the

• late

• to

• arrived

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which sentence uses an adverb of frequency? (A) She always studies. (B) She studies hard.

• She studied yesterday.

• She studies every day.

• She is studying now.

• A

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CCSS.L.3.1A

What is the function of an adverb in a sentence?

• To provide the main subject of the sentence.

• To modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

• To connect clauses or sentences together.

• To express a complete thought without additional information.

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CCSS.L.3.1A