Lesson 4 - Adverbs Flashcards

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1
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What does the word adverb mean?

A

to a word

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2
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From what Latin word is it derived?

A

verbum

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3
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What is the difference between an adverb and an adjective?

A

Adjectives modify nouns or pronouns

Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives or another adverb

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4
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What questions does an adverb answer?

A

How? When? Where? To what extent?

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5
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What is the definition of an adverb?

A

a word used to modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb

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6
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What distinguishes simple adverbs?

A

Simple adverbs express their meaning without an added suffix

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7
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How are flexion adverbs formed?

A

By adding the ending -ly

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8
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How do you punctuate a sentence beginning with the adverb yes or no?

A

separated by a comma

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