PPT-ADVERBS An adverb is a word that modifies (describes) ______, __________, or ____________.

a verb an adjective another adverb Ex Steve swam rapidly across the pool describing a verb Joel is a fairly good ball player describing an adjective Our guest left quite. Lesson . nine. Adverbs. Definition. An. . ADVERB. . describes, or modifies, a verb, adjective, or another adverb. . VERBS. People . handle. old violins . carefully. .. ADJECECTIVES. Very. . old. A way to modify other words. What is an adverb?. An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, and adjective, or another adverb.. Explorers . eagerly. . chase. adventure.. Eagerly is an adverb because it is modifying the verb, chase.. What’s the Difference?. Adjectives. Adjectives modify nouns. To modify means to change in some way. For example:. "I ate a meal." . Meal. is a noun. We don't know what kind of meal; all we know is that someone ate a meal. . -- a word that modifies a . verb, an adjective, or another adverb by making its meaning more specific. Examples. Modifying Verbs. Never. swim alone. . He has . seldom . complained.. Modifying Adjectives . Info You Should Know. . DEFINITION. An adverb is defined as . a word used to modify a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.. EX: Bob is . quickly. running. (modifies . is. . running. ). Michelle is . Adverb . An adverb answers these questions:. . How? In what manner?. . patiently, boldly, slowly, softly, enthusiastically. . When?. . recently, later, finally, daily, again, formerly. . Where?. ADVERBS. An adverb modifies adjectives, verbs, and other adverbs.. Adverbs tell:. Adverbs often end in . –. ly. .. RULE: The word . not. is . always. an adverb.. How?. Where?. When?. To what extent?. Adverbs modify . verbs. , . adjectives. . and other . adverbs. They . answer:. How. ? . To What Extent? When. ? Where. ? Why?. Adverbs Modify Verbs. how=in what manner. After the verb. At the end of the sentence. Essential Question?. What is an adverb and how is it used in a sentence?. An . adverb. is a word that modifies or describes a verb, an adjective or another adverb. What Adverbs Modify. Verbs. Adverbs. Adverbs. Grammar. Learning Target:. I . can identify and explain how adverbs are used in writing.. Standards Focus:. ELAGSEL1. : Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or . An . adjective . is a word that . modifies, . or . describes, . a noun or a pronoun.. The . noisy . crowd cheered for Darla.. Adjective. describes. Adjectives answer the questions . what kind, which one, how many, . Lesson 1-Adverbs that Modify Verbs. An adverb is a word that modifies a . verb. , an . adjective. , or . another. . adverb. .. Lesson 1. An adverb that modifies a . verb. may tell . how, where, when. Adjective and Adverb NOTES Adjectives An adjective is a word that modifies, or describes, a noun or pronoun They answer the questions: What kind? Which one or ones? How many or much? Articles are Adjectives Review of Adjectives and Adverbs. Adjective. -modifies a . noun. or a . pronoun. Adverb. -may modify a . verb. , an . adjective. , or another . adverb. *Most adverbs end in –. ly. (clearly, happily, eagerly), but not all adverbs. Moreover, a few common adjectives end in –.