Adverbs
Adverbs are used to modify verbs.
They tell us when, where, how, in what manner, or to what extent an action is performed.
Some examples:
- When: He ran yesterday.
- Where: He ran here.
- How: He ran quickly.
- In what manner: He ran barefoot.
- To what extent: He ran fastest.
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Comparative Adverbs
Comparative adverbs compare two actions. Add "er" to form a comparative adverb.
ex. better, faster, uglier
What's the difference?
Superlative Adverbs Superlative adverbs compare three or more actions. Add "est" to form a superlative adverb.
The adverbs well and badly use special forms to show comparison
If an adverb ends in "ly" use more or most instead of "er" or "est"
ex.The stagecoach rolled more slowly going up the mountain than down.
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