Lesson 23 Flashcards

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What is a common way of forming adverbs? Give an example.

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Many adverbs are formed by adding ly to an adjective.

Ex. slow (adjective) He is slow.

Ex. slowly (adverb) He walks slowly.

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Give examples of nouns used as adverbs.

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Ex. 1 I walked yesterday.

Ex. 2 I will walk Sunday.

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that usually modifies a verb, but also an adjective or another adverb.

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Give the four questions adverbs answer. Give examples.

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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)

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