Adverbs Flashcards
1
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Adverbs
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Modify verbs (pre or post)
2
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Manner
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Shows how a verb is being done
example: cheerfully, efficiently, painfully, etc
3
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Time
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Shows when a verb is being done
example: now, yesterday, soon, later, yet, etc
4
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Place
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Shows where a verb is being done
example: off, above, outside, etc
5
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Frequency
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Shows how often a verb is being done
example: always, sometimes, often, usually, etc.
6
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Degree
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Shows the extent to which the verb is being done and intensity of it
example: quite, too, very, etc.
7
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Quantity
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shows the amount that the verb is being done
example: almost, completely, especially, nearly, etc.
8
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Evaluation
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expresses the attitude of the writer about the information in the clause that follows
example: honestly, hopefully, carefully, carelessly
