THE Adverb What is an ADVERB?? An adverb modifies (or describes) a VERB, an ADJECTIVE, or another ADVERB ONLY!!!! Adverbs add to the meaning of verbs,

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THE Adverb

What is an ADVERB?? An adverb modifies (or describes) a VERB, an ADJECTIVE, or another ADVERB ONLY!!!! Adverbs add to the meaning of verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs in sentences. Adverbs give more information about: how, where, when, or to what extent

AlmostLeastMostQuiteSomewhat EntirelyLessNearlyRatherToo ExtremelyMoreNotReally Very Many adverbs, not ALL, end with ‘ly’. Very common adverbs include: very, too, never, and not Other common adverbs include:

Examples: (Verb) (Adv.) The explorers walked slowly into the cave. (adverb modifying verb) (Adv.) (Adj.) The inside was quite disastrous. (adverb modifying adjective) (Adv.) (Adv.) The leader peered ahead very carefully. (adverb modifying adverb)

 WHERE do adverbs appear (in sentences)?

An adverb can be placed before or after the verb it modifies. EXAMPLE: Our eyes gradually adjusted to the darkness. (adverb comes before verb) The small group crept forward.(adverb comes after verb)

An adverb can be placed before or after an adjective (or another adverb). A frequently unknown sound is the flutter of a bat’s wings. (adverb comes before adjective)

An adverb can be placed at the beginning or end of a sentence. Reluctantly, Kim agreed to lead the way. (adverb at the beginning of a sentence followed by a comma) She grasped her flashlight firmly.(adverb at the end of a sentence)

Guided

1. BOX the adverb in the sentence. 2. Then, underline the word it modifies. _____________________________________________________ 1. The sun disappeared gradually behind the glistening mountains. 2. Due to Raul’s humble demeanor, most people speak fondly of him. 3.When I play Monopoly, I’m always going directly to jail and never collecting $ Because Alana was upset, she snatched her lunch off of the counter quickly.

Time Up!!!!

1. BOX the adverb in the sentence. 2. Then, underline the word it modifies. _____________________________________________________ 1. The sun disappeared gradually behind the glistening mountains. 2. Due to Raul’s humble demeanor, most people speak fondly of him. 3.When I play Monopoly, I’m always going directly to jail and never collecting $ Because Alana was upset, she snatched her lunch off of the counter quickly.