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Adverbs




1. Definition

An adverb describes verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Adverb = Adjective + ly It tells how something happens or how somebody does something. It is in the sentence with a verb (not to be)

Examples:

She works very hard. He runs quickly. They were sleeping deeply. Hopefully, He won't show up again.

2. Adjectives and adverbs:

Adjective Adverb
hardhard
fastfast
faster faster
late late
early early
earlier earlier
straightstraight
betterbetter
Good is an adjective. Well an adverb (also an adjective).




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