Parts of speech adverbs Flashcards

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What are adverb suffixes?

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suffix -ly is commonly added to adjectives to make adverbs.
If the adjective ends in -ic, the suffix is usually -ically.
The suffix -wise is added to nouns to make adverbs.

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How are adverbs gradeable and comparison?

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adverbes can be modified by intensifiers and take comparisons: quite calmly, very camly
Most adverbs that take comparison rquire the pre-modifiers more and most.

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What is an adverb?

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a word that describes or gives more information about a verb, adjective, adverb, or phrase:
In the phrase “she smiled cheerfully”, the word “cheerfully” is an adverb.

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