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Adverbs are used to describe verbs. They can add a specific mood or character to a verb and can drastically change its meaning and significance or simply lend the verb a bit of context, such as the adverb again. E.g 'She rang the door bell again.' This shows that the door bell has not been rung for the first time.
Many adverbs end with -ily, e.g happily or angrily.
Take the verb dream. On its own it can be quite a vague word; the sentence, 'He lay down and dreamt' does not say much about the nature of the dreaming, or how the person feels. If we apply the adverb peacefully into the sentence - 'He lay down and dreamt peacefully.' , we now know more about how the subject the subject (the person involved in the sentence) feels as he dreams. We can see at least that his dreaming is not troubled, disturbed or anxious.
Here are some other examples of where adverbs can be used to make a verb more interesting, you may notice that adverbs can be used in different parts of a sentence:
'He cunningly removed the cradle for her.'
'Thoughtfully, he removed the cradle for her.'
Here different adverbs have been applied to same verb (remove) and have
changed the intended meaning of that verb and of what the subject is doing.
Here are two more examples:
' I swam beautifully.'
' She swam terribly.'
An adverb can also describe another adverb, often to show the extent of the adverb, e.g
' He ran very quietly', 'She scowled extremely fiercely' or 'I hardly wrote carefully.'
The only thing to be added to that excellent answer is that when dealing with an infinitive (eg: to go), NEVER put the adverb in the middle! James T Kirk's 'to boldly go' is a grammatical nightmare...
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How can adverbs affect the wordiness of your sentences?
The overuse of adverbs often results in lazy verb choices and weak sentences.
What is wrong with adverbs when it comes to battling wordiness?
Relying on adverbs to create interesting sentences can result in lazy verb choices and weak sentences.
Why do you need to be careful of adverbs when you are combating wordiness?
If you rely on adverbs to create interesting sentences, the result can be lazy verb choices and weak sentences.
Do sentences have to contain an adverb?
Sentences do not HAVE to contain an adverb. ALL sentences need is a noun/pronoun and verb. Of course, those are very simple sentences.I ran.She walked.He jumped.They sang.As students mature with vocabulary, sentence structure, and expressing ideas, sentences become more complex and interesting.
What are interrogative adverbs?
Interrogative adverbs are adverbs that are used to ask questions. They usually begin with words such as "how," "when," "where," "why," or "what," and are used to seek information about different aspects of a situation or event. These adverbs help to form interrogative sentences by requesting details or explanations.
What is the adverb for defend?
to describe verbs,adjective,sentences and other adverbs efficient
What is the adverb in the sentence the jurors were writing very busily?
Very and busily are the adverbs in that sentences.
Why do you need to be carefull of adverbs when you are combating wordiness?
When combating wordiness, it’s important to be cautious with adverbs because they can often make sentences unnecessarily lengthy or convoluted. Adverbs frequently modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, which can lead to redundancy or weaken the impact of the writing. Instead of relying on adverbs, choosing stronger verbs or more precise adjectives can create clearer and more concise sentences. This approach enhances the overall clarity and effectiveness of your writing.
What is another phrase for 'it is clear'?
'It is evident,' perhaps? Or 'evidently,' or 'markedly'. Although using adverbs too often at the beginning of sentences gets tiresome. 'It is evident,' perhaps? Or 'evidently,' or 'markedly'. Although using adverbs too often at the beginning of sentences gets tiresome.
What is the meaning of adverb of purpose?
Adverbs are a part of speech describing a verb, clause, or sentences. Adverbs of purpose describe why something happened. The word because is a very common adverb of purpose.
Can you list 50 examples of adverbs in sentences?
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True or False adverbs describe nouns?
False, adverbs are any word that modifies any other part of language: verbs, adjectives, clauses, sentences and other adverbs, except for nouns; modifiers of nouns are primarily determiners and adjectives. (including numbers),
