ADVERBS:

Here are a few adverbs: rarely, soon, very, too, never, practically, nearly, always, clearly, almost, honestly, slowly, closely

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Here's some sentences to help you better understand where an adverb is used: (the adverbs are highlighted)

1. John wrote his name clearly on his test.

("clearly" describes the verb "wrote"; how did John write his name?------CLEARLY)

2. The dog quickly ate all of the cake.

("quickly" describes the verb "ate"; how did the dog eat the cake?------QUICKLY)

3. After the game, coach was too angry to talk.

("too" describes the adjective "angry"; how angry was the coach?------TOO angry)

4. Jamie never told a lie.

("never" describes the verb "told"; when did Jamie lie?------NEVER)

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