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Lesson 161

Parts of the Sentence - Adverbs


Adverbs are words that modify (1) verbs, (2) adjectives, and (3) other adverbs. They tell how (manner), when (time), where (place), how much (degree), and why (cause). Why is a common one-word adverb that tells why. Adverbs that tell us how, when, where, and why always modify the verb. These adverbs can shift location in the sentence without changing meaning or what they modify. Adverbs that tell us how much modify adjectives or other adverbs. Adverbs that tell how much will come just before the adjectives or adverbs that they modify. These adverbs are also called qualifiers because they strengthen or weaken the words they modify. Examples: He kicked the ball solidly. (how); He kicked the ball immediately. (when); He kicked the ball forward. (where); He kicked the ball too hard. (how much).




Instructions: Find the adverbs in the following sentences and tell what word they modify. They will all modify the verb.


1. Did you ever return the video?


2. He did not answer but just looked up sadly.


3. Now I surely know the answer.


4. He completely forgot about the video.


5. Lanie already returned it for you.



 --For answers scroll down.















1. ever modifies did return


2. not modifies did answer, just/up/sadly modify looked


3. now/surely modify know


4. completely modifies forgot


5. already modifies returned


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