Adverbs An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective or another adverb. An adverb answers one of the following questions about the word it modifies:

Adverbs How? When? Where? To what extent? Many adverbs are formed by adding –ly to an adjective. (weak + -ly = weakly)

Adverbs Common Adverbs afterward forth near almost hard never already here next also instead not back late now even long often

Adverbs Common Adverbs (cont.) far low slow fast more soon still straight then there today tomorrow too well yesterday yet

Conjunctions A conjunction connects words or groups of words. There are 3 types of conjunction. Coordinating Conjunction: connect ideas of equal importance (Always 1 word) Ex. and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet

Conjunctions Examples: Did the Italians or the Chinese invent pasta? (connecting what?) Simon overslept and missed soccer practice. (connect what?)

Conjunctions 2. Correlative Conjunction: like coordinating conjunctions, correlative conjunctions join similar words or groups of words; however, these conjunctions are always used in pairs.

Conjunctions Ex. Both…and, neither…nor, whether…or, either…or, not only…but also Examples: Both oak and walnut are used to make furniture. Not only did Rosa win, but she also broke her record.

Conjunctions Correlative Conjunction Examples (cont.) The coach debated whether to kick or to run.

Conjunctions 3. Subordinating Conjunction: begins a clause that cannot stand alone and joins it to a clause that can stand alone. Ex: after, although, as, as if, as though, because, before, even though, if, in order that, provided, since, so that, than, unless, until

Conjunctions Subordinating Conjunction Examples (cont.) when, where, whereas, while Examples: The fans were quiet while the golfer putted. Although I prefer peaches, I also like strawberries.