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 that describes how something is done.

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

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What question does an adverb answer?

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An adverb can answer questions like how, when, where, and to what extent.

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

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High is the adverb that describes how the cat jumped.

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What is the adverb in the sentence: 'He always eats breakfast.'

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Always is the adverb that tells us how often he eats breakfast.

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How can you tell if a word is an adverb?

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If the word describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, it is likely an adverb.

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What is the adverb in the sentence: 'She sings beautifully.'

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Beautifully is the adverb that describes how she sings.

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What type of adverb answers the question 'when'?

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Adverbs of time answer the question 'when', such as 'now', 'later', or 'yesterday'.

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

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Soon is the adverb that tells us when they will arrive.

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What is the adverb in the sentence: 'He runs very fast.'

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Very is the adverb that modifies the adverb fast.