ADVERBS Where, when, how?

Adverbs - Definition n An adverb is a word that modifies (gives more information about) a verb, an adjective or another adverb.

Adverbs n Softly, I shut the door. (Softly modifies the verb shut and tells how). n An owl hooted very late last night. (The adverb very modifies the adverb late). n The lemonade was too sour. (the adverb too modifies the adjective sour).

Writing with Adverbs n A word that describes a verb is an ADVERB. Some adverbs answer the question “how?” n The dog barked LOUDLY. n The tiger waits PATIENTLY. n The girl sits QUIETLY.

Adverbs that tell Where and When. n Some adverbs answer the question “Where?” n It has beautiful pictures INSIDE. n Some adverbs answer the question “When?” n Let’s travel to the beach TODAY.

Adverbs That Compare n Comparing two actions: – If the adverb ends in -ly, use more. – The boy worked more steadily than me. – Other adverbs, use the ending -er. – The cow ran faster than the snail.

Adverbs That Compare n Comparing three or more actions. – If the adverb ends in -ly, use most. – The woman sang most beautifully of all. – Other adverbs, use the ending -est. – The ant worked the hardest of all the insects.