ADVERBS - FUNCTION

Adverbs modify, or tell us more about other words, usually verbs:

Examples

  • The bus moved slowly.
  • The bears ate greedily.

Sometimes they tell us more about adjectives:

Examples

  • You look absolutely fabulous!

They can also modify other adverbs:

Examples

  • She played the violin extremely well.
  • You're speaking too quietly.






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