Adverbs

Welcome to the G9 2010 English Grammar Adverbs Page!

We already know lots of parts of speech. Let’s take a look at adverbs.

** Adverbs ** are similar to adjectives in that they modify, but unlike adjectives, they don’t modify nouns. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.

Do the following six activities, and then play some of the quia games at the end. Good luck!

1. Here is a great explanation of how to make and how to use adverbs. It’s really simple.

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Read through this entire site. In your grammar notebook, make a list of the **//irregular//** adverbs AND the adverbs that are **doubled,** meaning two adverbs are formed from the same adjective, and those adverbs mean different things.

2. What kind of adverbs are there? What do adverbs explain/answer?

Click on this link: [] List the **category** of adverb in your notebook. Next to it, write down what **question** it answers. Then, list **one example** of each kind. You’ll have to check all of the different sites.

3. Now practice how to form adverbs from adjectives. Choose either of these sites:

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Record your score, and note any errors you made. Look out for the irregulars!

4. Adjective or adverb? Which is called for? Next, choose **two** of the following quizzes to complete. In your grammar notebook, record your score and rewrite the entire sentence for any errors you made. Make sure you remember what a LINKING VERB is!!!

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5. Now identify adverbs that you see in a sentence. Note: many of them are irregular!

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Record your score! Have fun! Note any errors you made.

6. When you are finished that, try this website. It requires you to put words in the correct order to form a sentence. It’s fun. Do the activity, and record your score. Note any errors you made.

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Once you’re done, enjoy these games and quizzes! Have fun! These are a great way to study for the test!

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