An adverb is a word used to tell more about a verb. An adverb often ends in the letters -ly. Here are some examples:Bob walked slowly up the driveway.The adverb slowly tells more about the verb walked. Jan jumped quickly… Read more1206. Adverbs Modify Verbs

Some adverbs modify a verb by telling when somethings happens. Here are some common adverbs that tell when:today, yesterday, tomorrow, later, sooner, immediately, now, then We sometimes place the adverb right next to the verb that is being modified.I’ll call… Read more1207. Adverbs Tell When

An adverb can modify a verb by telling how something happens.I walked slowly.Bob chewed carefully with his sore tooth.We spoke quietly because the baby was sleeping. Use an adverb to tell how something happens. Very often, these adverbs will end… Read more1208. Adverbs Tell How

Adverbs modify the verb by telling to what extent something happens.I completely finished my homework.Sam totally rocked the exam.Barb never drives the tractor.Janice always cooks dinner for her family. Use an adverb to tell to what extent something happens. It’s… Read more1209. Adverbs Tell to What Extent

An adverb modifies a verb by telling more about the action.Bob walked slowly. The bell rang loudly.Janet never talks in class. Use an adverb to modify a verb and tell more about the action. It’s your turn. Find the adverb… Read more1211. Adverb Modifies a Verb

An adverb can modify an adjective by intensifying the adjective. Here are some common intensifier adverbs: very, really, completely, extremely, totally, pretty, mostly, quite Mary is a pretty girl. Pretty is an adjective modifying the noun girl. Mary is a… Read more1212. Adverb Modifies an Adjective

Sometime we use an adverb to modify another adverb. These adverbs usually intensify the other adverb. Here are some common intensifier adverbs: almost, extremely, nearly, quite, rather, really, too, veryMary danced gracefully.Mary danced extremely gracefully. Bob ran quickly.Bob ran very… Read more1213. Adverb Modifies an Adverb

The word good is an adjective. Use good to modify a noun. Sam is a good driver.Mom is a good baker. Our good neighbor helped mow the lawn. The word well is an adverb. Use well to modify a verb.Sally… Read more1214. Using Good and Well