Identifying Adverbs Flashcard

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that describes or modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. It often tells us how, when, where, or to what extent something happens.

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Give an example of an adverb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'She runs quickly,' the word 'quickly' is the adverb that describes how she runs.

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What question do adverbs often answer?

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Adverbs often answer questions like 'How?', 'When?', 'Where?', and 'To what extent?'

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Identify the adverb in this sentence: 'He sings beautifully.'

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The adverb is 'beautifully', which describes how he sings.

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What is the role of an adverb in a sentence?

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The role of an adverb is to provide more information about a verb, adjective, or another adverb.

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Can adverbs modify adjectives? Give an example.

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Yes, adverbs can modify adjectives. For example, in 'She is very tall,' the adverb 'very' modifies the adjective 'tall'.

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Identify the adverb in this sentence: 'They will arrive soon.'

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The adverb is 'soon', which tells us when they will arrive.

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What type of adverb answers the question 'How often?'

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Adverbs of frequency answer the question 'How often?'. Examples include 'always', 'sometimes', and 'never'.

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Identify the adverb in this sentence: 'He almost won the race.'

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The adverb is 'almost', which tells us to what extent he won.

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What is an example of an adverb of place?

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An example of an adverb of place is 'here' in the sentence 'Come here!'