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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.
6,107 Questions
No, the word gooey is not an adverb.
The word gooey is an adjective.
Misplaced is not an adverb, no.
Misplaced is actually a verb.
No, tense can be an adjective, noun, or verb, but not an adverb. However tensely is an adverb.
tense (adjective) - taut, under tension; or anxious, nervous, worried (when used for a person)
tense (noun) - grammatical verb conjugation, primarily by time (e.g. past tense)
tense (verb) - to stiffen (as in preparation for a kinetic action), or to flex a muscle.
No, "shrieked" is a verb, specifically the past tense form of the verb "shriek," which means to make a loud, high-pitched sound. An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, but "shrieked" itself is not an adverb.
Is the word purchase an adverb?
No, the word "purchase" is not an adverb. It is a noun or a verb, depending on how it is used in a sentence.
What can an adverb clause tell within a sentence?
An adverb clause can provide information about when, where, why, how, or to what extent an action is taking place within a sentence.
Is right an adverb in the sentence the car turned right at the stop sign?
Yes, "right" is an adverb in this sentence because it describes the direction in which the car turned. Adverbs often describe how, when, or where an action takes place.
No, the word hijack is not an adverb.
The word hijack is a verb and sometimes a noun.
Click here to see a dictionary entry for the word "hijack".
No, "deny" is a verb that means to refuse to admit the truth of something or to refuse to allow or accept something. It is not an adverb.
No, "unkind" is an adjective that describes a noun as lacking kindness or compassion. Adverbs typically describe how an action is done, not a noun. An example of an adverb would be "unkindly," which describes the manner in which an action is carried out.
What is an infinitive that functions as an adverb?
To study is essential for success in this class. In this sentence, "to study" functions as an adverb modifying the adjective "essential" by describing what is essential.
No, it is not. It is a verb, the present tense, third person singular form of the verb "to say."
What adverb suffex is most common?
The most common adverb suffix in English is "-ly". For example, "quick -> quickly", "steady -> steadily".
No, but it can be an adjective, as the participle of the verb to scream (e.g. the screaming children).
No, the word calm is not an adverb.
The adverb form of the word "calm" would be calmly.
Trinkets is not an adverb, no.
The word trinkets is a noun. It can also sometimes be a verb.
Click here to see a dictionary entry for the word "trinkets".
Hunt is not an adverb; it's a verb. It means to search for something for the purpose of catching or killing it.
No, "least" is not an adverb. It is typically used as a determiner or adjective to describe the lowest degree or amount.
Where are the nouns and adverbs in the sweet family kindly helped their neighbors?
family and neighbors are nouns
kindly is an adverb
