Words used to modify a verb, an adjective, or another adverb Adverbs Words used to modify a verb, an adjective, or another adverb

Function of an adverb When modifying adjectives or other adverbs, they add intensity or limit intensity of the word Usually answers the following questions: When? Where? How? Why? Under what conditions? To what degree?

Examples of adverbs Pet the cat gently. [pet how? Gently] Eat your vegetables first. [eat when? First] Be extremely good while the babysitter is here. [extremely adds intensity to good; babysitter is where? Here]

Common Mistakes with adverbs Not are never adverbs that are commonly overlooked Well vs. good Well is an adverb and should be used to modify a verb, adjective, or an adverb while good is an adjective He ran well at the track meet today. Well modifies the verb ran