ADVERBS

Adverbs
Adverbs can modify
verbs
adjectives
adverbs
 Writing with Adverbs
A word that modifies a verb is an
ADVERB. Some adverbs answer the
question how?

The dog barked LOUDLY.

The tiger waits PATIENTLY.
The girl sits QUIETLY.
 Adverbs that tell
Where and When.
Some adverbs answer the question
Where?
It has beautiful pictures INSIDE.

Some adverbs answer the question When?

Lets travel to the beach TODAY.
 Adverbs That Compare
Comparing two actions:
If the adverb ends in -ly, use more.
The boy worked more steadily than me.
Other adverbs, use the ending -er.
The cow ran faster than the snail.
 Adverbs That Compare
Comparing three or more actions.
If the adverb ends in -ly, use most.
The woman sang most beautifully of all.

Other adverbs, use the ending -est.

The ant worked the hardest of all the insects.
Using Words That Mean NO.
Careful speakers do not use two words that
mean no (not, none, nobody, never, etc)
in the same sentence.

Wrong: I dont know no one named Sue.

Correct: I dont know anyone named Sue.
practice
Math is super hard today!

Find an adverb.
super
today
Math is super hard today!

Find a verb.
is
Find an adjective.
hard
I really want to pass language arts!

Find an adverb.
really
Find a verb.
want
The snow is very cold, but really fun!

Find an adverb.
very
really
The snow is very cold, but really fun!

Find an adjective.
cold
fun
The snow is very cold, but really fun!

Find a verb.
is
What is this sentence type?
simple