using adverbs in narration; developing a simple incident narrative Flashcards
part of speech that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb
adverb
an adverb can tell us
how
when
where
why
how much
how often
something is done or described as
HOW an action is done? what and give examples…
adverb of manner
accurately, softly, loudly, slowly
When or how long an action is done?
Adverb of time
when:
- now, 10pm, soon, feb 26
how long:
since 12noon, until 8am, for 5 mins
where an action is done?
adverb of place
- here, downstairs, inside, above the table, at the back
how often an action is done?
adverb of frequency
- every Wednesday, always, never, rarely
how much or how intense an action is done
adverb of degree
- too, nearly, fairly, very, almost, extremely
degree in comparison in adverbs
positive, comparative, superlative
no comparison and no change in form
positive
comparison between two
add er for one syllable adverbs
add more for adverb word that end in -ly
comparative
Comparison of one to many
Add -est for one syllable adverbs.
Add most for adverbs that end in -ly.
superlative
some adverbs
exceptions and take in ___________ when forming their comparative and superlative degree
irregular
- well better best
bad worse worst
positioning of adverbs of manner
placed after the main verb or after the object of the sentence
adverb of frequency postion
before the main verb
adverb of degree position
before the adjective or adverb it is modifying
