Adverbs modify verbs. Some adverbs tell how much action is done by the verb. Here are some examples:I nearly finished the book.Dad completely cleared the table.Jan almost dropped the box.We fully understood the consequences. Use adverbs to tell how much… Read more1051. Adverbs Modify Verbs by Telling How Much

An adverb usually modifies a verb and tells more about the action in a sentence. However. sometimes, an adverb modifies an adjective. Here are some common adverbs that tell more about an adjective:more, less, very, really, exceptionally, extremely, rather, quiteThese… Read more1052. An Adverb Modifies an Adjective

Sometimes an adverb modifies another adverb in the sentence. Look at these examples:John ran quickly around the bases. The adverb quickly modifies the verb ran. John ran very quickly around the bases. The adverb very modifies the adverb quickly. Here… Read more1053. Adverbs Modify Other Adverbs

The word good is an adjective. Use the word good to modify a noun. Frisky is a good dog.My brother is a good ball player. The word well is an adverb. Use the word well to modify the verb and… Read more1054. Using Good and Well

The word not is an adverb. It tells more about the verb. Look at this sentence: I am not listening to you. If I asked you to tell me the verb in this sentence, you would be tempted to say… Read more1056. Adverbs – Not

The word never is an adverb. It tells when the action happens – never.Bob never reads his homework.Mom never paints her nails.Janet never pays with credit. Use the adverb never to tell more about when an action happens. It’s your… Read more1057. Adverbs – Never

The word seldom is an adverb that tells when something happens.Mom seldom cooks sausage.My teacher seldom assigns an essay.Our dog seldom barks at strangers. Use the adverb seldom to tell when an action occurs. It’s your turn. Use the adverb… Read more1058. Adverbs – Seldom

The word rarely is an adverb. It tells more about when the action occurs.I rarely strike out in baseball.My dog rarely barks.Our math teacher rarely gives extra credit. Use the adverb rarely to tell more about when an action occurs…. Read more1059. Adverbs – Rarely

The word it’s is a contraction. It’s is a short version of it is. The apostrophe replaces the letter i in is. Always use the contraction it’s when the word could be replaced by the words it is. The word… Read more1071. Confusing Contractions – it’s, its

The contraction they’re is made by pushing together two words: they are. When you join the two words into one, an apostrophe replaces the letter a in the word are. they are = they’reMy folks said they are planning a… Read more1072. Confusing Contractions – they’re