Adverbs

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Adverbs are used to modify verbs (action words). Adverbs usually tell you when, where, how, in what manner, or to what extent an action is performed.

Most adverbs end in -ly, particularly those that are used to express how an action is performed. Although many adverbs end in -ly, some do not (like fast, never, well, very, most, least, more, less, now, far, and there).

Types of adverbs:

• Adverbs of Time (when)
• Adverbs of Place (where)
• Adverbs of Manner (how)
• Adverbs of Degree (in what manner or to what extent)

Adverbs can also modify adjectives and other adverbs.
Examples:
1. He boxed more cleverly than his opponent. (more modifies cleverly, which modifies the verb)
2. She wore a beautifully designed dress. (beautifully modifies the adjective designed)

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