Adverbs and Adverb Phrases Flashcards
(26 cards)
What part of speech is an adverb?
An adverb is a part of speech that modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
True or False: Adverbs can describe how an action is performed.
True
Fill in the blank: An adverb that describes when something happens is called a _____ adverb.
time
What type of adverb answers the question ‘where’?
Place adverb
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of adverb? A) Manner B) Frequency C) Noun D) Duration
C) Noun
What is the function of an adverbial phrase?
An adverbial phrase modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb, providing additional information about manner, time, place, frequency, or duration.
True or False: All adverbs end in -ly.
False
Identify the adverb in the sentence: ‘She quickly finished her homework.’
quickly
What type of adverb is ‘often’?
Frequency adverb
Fill in the blank: The adverb ‘yesterday’ is an example of a _____ adverb.
time
Multiple Choice: Which of the following sentences contains a place adverb? A) She sings beautifully. B) He went home. C) They will arrive soon.
B) He went home.
What is the purpose of an emphasis adverb?
An emphasis adverb is used to intensify the meaning of another adverb or adjective.
True or False: ‘For two hours’ is an example of a duration adverbial phrase.
True
What type of adverb answers the question ‘how’?
Manner adverb
Identify the adverbial phrase in the following sentence: ‘She completed the task with great enthusiasm.’
with great enthusiasm
Fill in the blank: An example of a frequency adverb is ‘_____’.
always
Multiple Choice: Which adverb indicates a specific time? A) always B) now C) quickly D) often
B) now
What is the difference between an adverb and an adjective?
An adverb modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, while an adjective modifies nouns.
True or False: ‘Very’ is an example of an emphasis adverb.
True
What type of adverb is used to describe the duration of an action?
Duration adverb
Fill in the blank: ‘Slowly’ is an example of a _____ adverb.
manner
Identify the type of adverb in the sentence: ‘They often visit their grandparents.’
Frequency adverb
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of a place adverb? A) quickly B) tomorrow C) here D) sometimes
C) here
What is an example of an adverbial phrase of time?
in the morning
