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. Examples: run, jump, is.

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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. Examples: quickly, very, well.

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Choose the verb: The stars twinkled brightly.

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twinkled

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Choose the adverb: The duck ran fast.

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fast

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Choose the adverb: The stars twinkled brightly.

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brightly

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Words that tell how, when, or where are called:

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adverbs

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Choose the adverb: The washing machine clanked noisily.

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noisily

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Identify the verb in the sentence: She sings beautifully.

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sings

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Identify the adverb in the sentence: He quickly finished his homework.

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quickly

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What do adverbs often modify?

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Adverbs often modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.