Identify adverbs
Key Notes :
1. What is an Adverb?
- An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
- It tells us more about how, when, or where something happens.
2. Types of Adverbs:
- Adverbs of How: Tell how something is done.
- Example: She danced gracefully.
- Adverbs of When: Tell when something happens.
- Example: He will come tomorrow.
- Adverbs of Where: Tell where something happens.
- Example: The children played outside.
3. How to Find Adverbs:
- Look for the word that is telling more about the verb.
- Many adverbs end in -ly, but not all adverbs do.
- Example: She speaks softly. (softly tells how she speaks)
4. Examples of Adverbs:
- The dog ran quickly (quickly describes how the dog ran).
- We will leave soon (soon describes when we will leave).
- They are waiting here (here describes where they are waiting).
5. Where Adverbs Are Placed in Sentences:
- Adverbs can be placed in different parts of the sentence:
- At the beginning: Tomorrow, we will go to the park.
- In the middle: She quickly finished her homework.
- At the end: The kids played outside.
6. Remember:
- Adverbs often tell how, when, or where an action happens.
- Many adverbs end in -ly, but not all of them do.
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