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Adverbs
Includes questions related to the comprehension, usage and identification of the parts of speech that modify a verb, adverb or adjective such as quickly or very.
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What is the adverb for decrease?
The related adverb form is decreasingly. It is the adverb form of the present participle, decreasing. The past participle, decreased, does not form an adverb.
The adverb clause is "When the expedition began in 1804" and, as all adverbs do, it modifies the verb. In this case, the verb is "left."
What are some good adverbs for said?
Some good adverbs for "said" are softly, confidently, sarcastically, and hesitantly.
What is the adverb in the sentence She spoke very quietly?
The adverb in the sentence is "very," as it modifies the adverb "quietly."
The word "firstly", meaning "initially" or "finishing in the first position", is an adverb but and is not considered to be proper for use in formal English. "First" is the preferred word.
What are sample sentences using adverbs of time?
Adverbs of points in time:
I'm driving to the store tonight.
They will arrive tomorrow.
Can you fix the lawnmower now?
Adverbs of indefinite relationship:
He had seen that car before.
The roof will finally be fixed.
The package will arrive soon.
Adverbs of definite frequency:
We wash the floors daily.
The filters are changed monthly.
Adverbs of indefinite frequency:
They often go out to eat.
He occasionally visits his brother.
- List of common adverbs -
Definite Point in time
now
then
today
tomorrow
tonight
yesterday
Indefinite relationship
already
before
early
earlier
eventually
finally
first
formerly
just
last
late
later
lately
next
previously
recently
since
soon
still
yet
Definite frequency
annually
daily
hourly
monthly
nightly
quarterly
weekly
yearly
Indefinite frequency
always
constantly
ever
frequently
generally
infrequently
never
normally
occasionally
often
rarely
regularly
seldom
sometimes
regularly
usually
What are the adverbs for describing the word talk?
talk quietly
talk slowly
talk fluently
talk clearly
talk loudly
talk openly
talk secretly
This is not all there must be many more
Yes, it is an adverb. It means in an obedient, willing manner.
these adverbs have irregular forms of comparison consisting of different words
Is the adverb closely transitive or intransitive?
Adverbs aren't transitive or intransitive. Transitive is an action verb that takes a direct object; intransitive is an action verb that does not take a direct object.
No.
"Perfect" is an adjective. It is also a verb, though pronounced differently.
"Perfectly" is the adverb form.
Yes, it is an adverb, the adverb form of the adjective respectful.
A tiny piece of garlic where is the adverb?
There is no adverb in this phrase.
"A" and "tiny" are both adjectives, and "of garlic" is an adjectival prepositional phrase. "piece" is the noun in the phrase.
No, the word few is not an adverb.
The word few is actually an adjective, noun and a pronoun.
Is there an adverb for racism?
No. There is an adverb pessimistically for pessimism, but no adverbs like racistically or even racialistically. You would have to use a prepositional or participial phrase (in a racist manner, having racist overtones).
Yes, it is an adverb. It means in an elegant or fashionable manner.
The term "to lead" is the infinitive form of the verb "lead." It can be a noun, adjective, or adverb.
However, if "to" is used as a preposition, and "lead" to be the element lead, then "to lead" as in "the element was turned to lead" is an adverbial phrase.
Is women's an adjective or adverb?
It is a possessive, which functions as an adjective for things of, about, or belonging to people.
