adverb notes
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An adverb is a word that modifies, or describes, a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
Ex: Explorers eagerly chase adventure.Ex: Some explorers visit amazingly
beautiful places.
How? suddenly, carefully, sadly
When? now, later, soon
Where? there, up, ahead
To what extent?
completely, totally, fully
How? When? Where? To what extent?
The original form of the word is the positive form.
An adverb that compares one noun to another uses the comparative form.
An adverb that compares three or more nouns to another uses the superlative form.
Ex:Ex:Ex:
# of syllables
Positive Form
Comparative Form
Superlative Form
1 syllable soon sooner soonest
2 syllables calmly more calmly
most calmly
3 syllables or more
gracefully more gracefully
most gracefully
Positive Comparative Superlative
well better best
badly worse worst
Adjective Comparative Superlative
suddenly
carefully
well
badly
late
closely
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