What is an Adverb? Grammar Review

Published on Nov 16, 2017

An adverb is one of “The Eight Parts” of the English language. An adverb modifies or describes an adjective, a verb or another adverb. Adverbs are also called modifiers. Adverbs help express manner, place, time or degree. Sentence adverbs can modify an entire sentence. Adverbs can also modify or change phrases. Adverbs are one of the most important parts of English to study.

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What is an Adverb?

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An adverb is one of “The Eight Parts”...

... of the English language!

An adverb modifies or describes an adjective, a verb or another adverb.

Adverbs are also called modifiers.

Adverbs help express manner, place, time or degree.

Sentence adverbs can modify an entire sentence.

Adverbs can also modify or change phrases.

Adverbs are one of the most important parts of English to study.

Here are a few examples with adverbs! Can you find them?

Q: Are you a really happy person? A: I think so. I am always very cheerful.

Q: Is it super hot in the summer where you live? A: Yes, extremely warm!

Q: Are you riding the red bus today? A: Yes and tomorrow as well!

Here are a few more adverb examples! Can you find them?

Q: Isn’t it so beautiful outside? A: Yes, the sky is very blue today!

Q: Is London always a friendly city? A: Yes, it is a fun city now.

Q: Has she ever been married? A: Yes, she has been married twice.

Here are some word definitions. Do you know these words?

Adverb: An adverb modifies an adjective, verb or another adverb.

Phrase: Two or more words used commonly.

Modifier: A word that changes the meaning of another word.

Extremely: Very, very, very.

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