Verbs and Adverbs

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often ending in -ly.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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barked

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Identify the adverb in the sentence: 'She ran quickly to catch the bus.'

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quickly

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What do adverbs often describe?

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Adverbs often describe how, when, where, or to what extent an action is performed.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The children played in the park.'

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played

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Identify the adverb in the sentence: 'He spoke softly during the presentation.'

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softly

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What is the purpose of an adverb in a sentence?

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The purpose of an adverb is to provide more information about the action or state described by the verb.

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Identify the adverb in the sentence: 'The cat jumped high.'

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high

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The sun shines brightly.'

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shines