Adverbs

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Adverbs and adjectives

Grammar chapter 3 

Lesson goals

- We know the difference between an adjective and an adverb.

- We know where adverbs belong in a sentence.

- We know how to make an adverb.

What's an adverb?

A word that tells you more about a verb, adjective or another adverb. 

For example: He explained the grammar very well. 

They sing very beautifully.

The bears ate greedily. 

You look absolutely fabulous!

She is speaking extremly quitely.

Where do I place them in a sentence?

When it tells you something about a verb it is usually placed at the end of the sentence: She paints those flowers beautifully.

When it tells you something about an adjective or another adverb it is placed in front of the adjective or adverb.

For example: They can draw extremely well. 

My dog is slightly overweight. 

What's the difference between an adverb and an adjective?

Adjectives tell you something about a noun. Adverbs tell you something about a verb, adjective or adverb. 

How do I make an adverb?

Usually you have to put -ly behind the word. 

happily, extremely, beautifully, slowly, carefully, safely. 

Irregular forms: 

Good - well

Fast - fast

hard - hard

Assignment:

In pairs, create three sentences in which you use adverbs. 

Make sure you use an irregular adverb in one of your sentences.

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How many did you get right?

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How many of them did you get right?

I know the difference between an adjective and an adverb.

1. I do.
2. A little.
3. Not at all.

I know where adverbs belong in a sentence.

1. I do.
2. A little.
3. Not at all.

I know how to make an adverb.

1. I do.
2. A little.
3. Not at all.

Now what?

 Do 28 TB and 24 WB yourself.