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Adverbs

Adverbs. Words used to modify a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. Function of an adverb. When modifying adjectives or other adverbs, they add intensity or limit intensity of the word Usually answers the following questions: When? Where? How? Why? Under what conditions?

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Adverbs

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  1. Adverbs Words used to modify a verb, an adjective, or another adverb

  2. Function of an adverb • When modifying adjectives or other adverbs, they add intensity or limit intensity of the word • Usually answers the following questions: • When? • Where? • How? • Why? • Under what conditions? • To what degree?

  3. Examples of adverbs • Pet the cat gently. [pet how? Gently] • Eat your vegetables first. [eat when? First] • Be extremely good while the babysitter is here. [extremely adds intensity to good; babysitter is where? Here]

  4. Common Mistakes with adverbs • Not are never adverbs that are commonly overlooked • Well vs. good • Well is an adverb and should be used to modify a verb, adjective, or an adverb while good is an adjective • He ran well at the track meet today. • Well modifies the verb ran

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