Transcript Adverbs Powerpoint

Adverbs
What are adverbs?
• Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives and other
adverbs
• Many adverbs end with ly
• Most adverbs answer the question “How?”
“When?” “Where?” “How often?” “To what
extent”
What are adverbs?
• These are adverbs
Eating quickly (modifying a verb)
Trying very hard (modifying an adverb)
A really big show (modifying an
adjective)
• “How?” “When?” “Where?” “How often?” “To
what extent”
Went to the store yesterday (when)
Left the teddy bear on the desk (where)
Ate ice cream everyday (how often)
The boat was extremely large (to what
extent)
Recognizing Adjectives & Adverbs
• Many words have both an adjective and adverb form
Adjective
Adverb
Happy kids
Playing happily
Smooth rock
Running smoothly
Good night
Eating Well
Efficient workers
Working efficiently
Casual dress
Dressing casually
Quick meeting
Talking quickly
hopeful children
Waiting hopefully
Real butter
Really hot