ADVERBSAn adverb is a word that modifies (describes) ______, __________, or ____________.

a verb

an adjectiveanother

adverb Ex: Steve swam rapidly across the pool. (describing a verb)Joel is a fairly good ball player. (describing an

adjective)Our guest left quite abruptly. (describing another adverb)

Adverbs answer the following questions:

How?When?Where?

To what extent?How much?How long?

The prime minister spoke carefully.The police arrived promptly.The fire started here.

We should never become upset.

ADVERBSAdverbs often end in “____”ly

DEGREES OF COMPARISON (same as for adjectives) use more/most or less/least

Positive Comparative Superlative

frequently

more frequently

most frequently

DO NOT USE THE ADJECTIVE “GOOD” FOR THE ADVERB “WELL”.Ex: He plays well.

He is a good player.

ADVERBSBecome familiar with those adverbs that have irregular forms in the comparative and superlative degrees.

wellbadlymuchlittle

better worsemoreless

bestworstmostleast

BE CAREFUL OF DOUBLE NEGATIVES.