Adverbs

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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, often indicating how, when, where, or to what extent something happens.

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Give an example of an adverb that describes how an action is done.

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Quickly is an adverb that describes how an action is done, as in 'She runs quickly.'

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What question do adverbs often answer?

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Adverbs often answer the question 'How?' regarding the action of the verb.

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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 type of adverb describes time?

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Adverbs of time describe when an action occurs, such as 'now,' 'later,' or 'yesterday.'

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

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

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What type of adverb describes place?

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Adverbs of place describe where an action occurs, such as 'here,' 'there,' or 'everywhere.'

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Identify the adverb in this sentence: 'The cat is hiding under the table.'

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The adverb is 'under,' which indicates where the cat is hiding.

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What type of adverb describes manner?

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Adverbs of manner describe how an action is performed, such as 'carefully,' 'loudly,' or 'happily.'

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Identify the adverb in this sentence: 'She danced gracefully.'

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The adverb is 'gracefully,' which describes how she danced.