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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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The general difference between an Adjective that describes a noun, and its Adverb form that describes a verb (i.e. or rather, the action named by the verb) is the adverb-suffix "'''ly'''".
What are some examples of Adverbs?
Some examples of adverbs are these that modify verbs by answering one of these questions:
Where?: there, everywhere, nearby, underneath
How?: beautifully, slowly, sweetly, sadly
When?: weekly, monthly, yesterday, today, tomorrow
Adverbs mostly qualify verbs and adjectives.
He patted the dog GENTLY.
He ran FASTER.
We OFTEN eat fried fish.
The story was AMAZINGLY interesting.
Many but not all adverbs end in -ly (a suffix added to the adjective form).
Some are gracefully, meaningfully, sneakily, strongly, quickly, quietly, finally. An adverb uses -ly at the end and modifies a verb.
Once the test was over, she walked slowly out of the classroom.
We tried really hard to get the muffin mixture perfect.
The seamstress quickly made the mourning clothes.
The boldly spoken words would return to haunt the rebel.
We urged him to dial the number moreexpeditiously. (first adverb modifies second adverb)
Unfortunately, the bank closed at three today.
The government has cut university budgets; consequently, class sizes have been increased.
I watch them closely.
I walked more carefully.
He has not played chess recently.
Lately, I have had many sleepless nights.
He is completely tired from the journey.
The man quickly got in the car.
He peacefully drove his car to the old house.
He happily walked up to the door and swiftly knocked on it.
The door opened immediately.
The man angrily got in the car.
He frantically drove his car to the old house.
He ferociously walked up to the door and loudly knocked on it.
The door opened violently.
How do you modify an adjective?
Adverbs are used to modify verbs and adjectives. Adverbs are usually placed before the word they are modifying, and almost always end in -ly. Some examples of an adverb modifying an adjective are: breathtakingly fast, incredibly slow, unbelievably difficult, or surprisingly easy.
What questions do adverbs answer?
An adverb answers one of these 4 questions:
WHEN? (or how often)
WHERE?
HOW? (in what manner)
TO WHAT EXTENT? (how much, to what degree)
They are called adverbs of time, place, manner, and degree.
Is the word with an adverb or an adjective?
Generally it is a preposition. It usually forms adverbial phrases.
Yes, it can be. But it can also be an adverb ("Come aboard").
It refers to riding in or on a vehicle, such as a ship, plane, train, or bus.
Can you give me 15 adverbs or some?
How about 150? :D
- ably
- abnormally
- about
- abroad
- abruptly
- absently
- absentmindedly
- absolutely
- absurdly
- abundantly
- abysmally
- accidentally
- accordingly
- accurately
- actively
- actually
- acutely
- adamantly
- additionally
- adequately
- admirably
- adroitly
- adventurously
- advisedly
- affectingly
- affectionately
- afterwards
- aggressively
- agonizingly
- ahead
- aimlessly
- alarmingly
- alertly
- alluringly
- almost
- aloud
- already
- also
- alternatively
- altogether
- altruistically
- always
- amazingly
- ambitiously
- amicably
- amply
- amusingly
- analytically
- anew
- angelically
- angrily
- annually
- anonymously
- antagonistically
- anxiously
- anymore
- apart
- appallingly
- apparently
- appealingly
- apprehensively
- appropriately
- approvingly
- approximately
- arbitrarily
- ardently
- aridly
- around
- arrogantly
- articulately
- artificially
- askew
- aslant
- assiduously
- assuredly
- astonishingly
- astutely
- athletically
- atrociously
- attractively
- audaciously
- audibly
- auspiciously
- austerely
- authentically
- authoritatively
- autocratically
- avidly
- away
- awfully
- awkwardly
- awry
- backward
- backwards
- badly
- barely
- bashfully
- basically
- before
- beforehand
- beguilingly
- behind
- beneficially
- benevolently
- beside
- between
- bitterly
- blandly
- blatantly
- bleakly
- blindly
- blithely
- bluntly
- boastfully
- boldly
- boorishly
- bountifully
- brashly
- bravely
- brazenly
- briefly
- brightly
- brilliantly
- briskly
- broadly
- brusquely
- brutally
- buoyantly
- busily
- buxomly
- callously
- calmly
- candidly
- capably
- capriciously
- carefully
- carelessly
- carnally
- casually
- cataclysmically
- categorically
- caustically
- cautiously
- centrally
- ceremonially
- certainly
- changeably
- charmingly
- cheaply
- cheerfully
sadly
madly
quietly
cutely
harmlessly
warmly
calmly
sleeplessly
happily
How do you use the word thought as an adverb?
You would have to use one of the adverb forms "thoughtfully" or "thoughtlessly."
What adverb can be made from the base word produce?
There is no adverb form for the verb to produce or the noun produce.
There is an adverb form for the adjective productive; the adverb is productively.
No. Family is a noun. Many words besides adverbs can end in -LY.
The word "by" is usually a preposition, but it can be an adverb if there is no object.
"She watched as the bird flew by." "He was disappointed how quickly the two weeks went by."
No. It is a noun, or an adjective referring to the trees, their wood, or the wood's color.
Something cannot be done "in an oaklike manner."
What can be modified by an adverb?
Adverbs can modify verbs, adjectives, or adverbs, or a phrase or clause that acts as one of these.
Examples:
(verb) They ran quickly. See the doctor later. The cat jumped up.
(adjective) He is too tall. The task is incrediblydifficult.
(adverb) The cheetah can run very quickly.
* So-called 'sentential adverbs' modify a sentence, but do refer to the verb, often a linking verb.
(sentence) Luckily, the fall was not fatal. The result, sadly, was not what we expected.
Yes.
"Whenever Jackson comes to watch TV" is the adverb clause and it modifies the verb "hogs."
WOW! Know your English I'm REALLY suprised THIS hasn't been answered.
Coming isn't an adverb.
An adverb describes how, when or where and action happens.
An adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
Examples:
Your sister really is a thoughtful person. (modifies the verb 'is')
The food here is so good. (modifies the adjective 'good')
I very nearly missed my flight. (modifies the adverb 'nearly')
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Some conjunctive adverbs are: However, thus, consequently, therefore, moreover, instead Main Clause 1, however, Main Clause 2 for example
What are the different types of adverbs?
Adverb of place-answers the question where?
Adverb of manner-answers the question how?
Adverb of time-answers the question when?
(Adverb of frequency-answer the question how often? )
Adverb of degree-make stronger or weaker the adjectives and adverbs they modify, answer "to what extent?"
