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ADVERBS. What is an adverb? . An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. Types of Adverbs . Where: There, Here Outside, Inside, Away When: Now, Then, Later, Immediately, Yesterday How: Quickly, Slowly, Stupidly, Gracefully, Effortlessly
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What is an adverb? An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
Types of Adverbs • Where: There, Here Outside, Inside, Away • When: Now, Then, Later, Immediately, Yesterday • How: Quickly, Slowly, Stupidly, Gracefully, Effortlessly • How Often or How Long: Frequently, Never Twice • How Much: Hardly, Extremely, Minimally, Greatly
Examples of Adverbs • He pounded the drums hard. • I flew high in the sky. • Sit close to me. • She dived deep into the water. • He’s not cheating; he not playing fair. • The teacher said I spelled It right. • I slept late this morning. • Go straight to your room. *Adverbs in Blue
References Elliot, R. (1997). Painless Grammer. Hauppauge, NY: Barron’s Educational Series. Enlich, E.H. (2000). Schaum’s Outline of Theory and Problems of English Grammar. New York, NY: McGraw- Hill. Strong, W. (2000). English Matters. Danbury, CT: Grolier Educational.