Parts of speech adverbs Flashcards
1
Q
What are adverb suffixes?
A
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.
2
Q
How are adverbs gradeable and comparison?
A
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.
3
Q
What is an adverb?
A
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.