What is an adverb?

An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another

adverb.

Types of Adverbs Where: There, Here Outside, Inside, AwayWhen: Now, Then, Later, Immediately,

YesterdayHow: Quickly, Slowly, Stupidly, Gracefully,

EffortlesslyHow Often or How Long: Frequently, Never

TwiceHow Much: Hardly, Extremely, Minimally,

Greatly

Examples of AdverbsHe pounded the drums hard.I flew high in the sky.Sit close to me.She dived deep into the water.He’s not cheating; he not playing fair. The teacher said I spelled It right.I slept late this morning.Go straight to your room.

*Adverbs in Blue

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Hauppauge, NY: Barron’s Educational Series.

Enlich, E.H. (2000). Schaum’s Outline of Theory and Problems of English Grammar. New York, NY: McGraw- Hill.

Strong, W. (2000). English Matters. Danbury, CT: Grolier Educational.