Lesson 23 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a common way of forming adverbs? Give an example.
A
Many adverbs are formed by adding ly to an adjective.
Ex. slow (adjective) He is slow.
Ex. slowly (adverb) He walks slowly.
2
Q
Give examples of nouns used as adverbs.
A
Ex. 1 I walked yesterday.
Ex. 2 I will walk Sunday.
3
Q
What is an adverb?
A
An adverb is a word that usually modifies a verb, but also an adjective or another adverb.
4
Q
Give the four questions adverbs answer. Give examples.
A
Adverbs answer the questions: how (manner), when, where, and to what extent (how often, how much).
Ex. 1 He walks gracefully. (how)
Ex. 2 He walks early. (when)
Ex. 3 He walks outside. (where)
Ex. 4 He walks often. (to what extent)
