ADVERBS



ADVERBS

Adverbs modify (describe) verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.

Adverbs answer these questions:

• How? ( or - To what extent?)

• When? (or - How often?)

• Where?

Examples: (describing verbs)

1. Chris thought carefully about the plan (How did he think?)

2. He answered the text immediately. (When did he answer?)

3. The kids ran outside. (Where did they run?)

Examples: (describing adjectives)

1. The dog is very friendly (To what extent is the friendliness?/How friendly?)

2. The test was extremely difficult (To what extent is the difficulty?/How difficult?)

Examples: (describing adverbs)

1. The team played exceptionally well.

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