Exploring Adverbs with Ruth Heller

The video tutorial explores the concept of adverbs, highlighting their functions in answering questions like how, when, where, and why. It discusses adverbs of extent, comparison, and their various endings. The tutorial also covers comparative and superlative forms of adverbs and provides guidance on avoiding double negatives in sentences.

What do adverbs typically modify in a sentence?

• Conjunctions

• Pronouns

• Verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs

• Nouns

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CCSS.L.3.1A

How often do penguins dress according to the video?

• Decently

• Poorly

• Rarely

• Casually

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Which of the following is not a function of adverbs as mentioned in the video?

• To show manner

• To tell time

• To indicate frequency

• To modify a noun

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which adverb form is used with adverbs ending in -ly when comparing two things?

• More

• Least

• Less

• Most

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CCSS.L.3.1G

What is the superlative form of an adverb used to compare more than two things?

• More

• Less

• Least

• Most

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CCSS.L.3.1G

What is the error called when two negatives are used in a sentence?

• Positive conflict

• Negative reinforcement

• Double negative

• Double positive

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

According to the video, what is crucial about adverbs in negative constructions?

• Always pair them with adjectives

• Use only one negative form

• Use them frequently

• Never use them

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which adverb has an irregular comparative form?

• Slowly

• Badly

• Clearly

• Quickly

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CCSS.L.3.1A

What should you use instead of 'less badly' when comparing two things?

• More badly

• Worse

• Badder

• Least badly

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CCSS.L.3.1G

What should you avoid using together in a sentence to prevent grammatical errors?

• Two adjectives

• Two adverbs

• Two negatives

• Two verbs