PPT: Adverbs | English Grammar Class 5 PDF Download

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An adverb modifies or qualifies a verb, an
adjective, or another adverb about how,
where, when, or how much something is. 
The adverb "often" qualifies the frequency of
the verb "travels." In this case, the adverb
modifies the verb.
Samira often travels abroad.
The adverb "very" qualifies the adjective
"memorable." In this case, the adverb modifies
the adjective.
The vacation trip was very memorable.
The adverb "quite" qualifies the adverb "badly."
In this case, the adverb modifies another
adverb.
The trip yesterday ended up quite badly.
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An adverb modifies or qualifies a verb, an
adjective, or another adverb about how,
where, when, or how much something is. 
The adverb "often" qualifies the frequency of
the verb "travels." In this case, the adverb
modifies the verb.
Samira often travels abroad.
The adverb "very" qualifies the adjective
"memorable." In this case, the adverb modifies
the adjective.
The vacation trip was very memorable.
The adverb "quite" qualifies the adverb "badly."
In this case, the adverb modifies another
adverb.
The trip yesterday ended up quite badly.
Adverbs answer questions regarding where, when, how,
and to what extent an action occurred when they
modify verbs.
Samira booked a ticket here.
The adverb "here" answers the question, "Where
did Samira book a ticket?"
She barely managed to budget her pocket money.
The adverb "barely" answers the question, "To
what extent did she manage to budget her
pocket money?"
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An adverb modifies or qualifies a verb, an
adjective, or another adverb about how,
where, when, or how much something is. 
The adverb "often" qualifies the frequency of
the verb "travels." In this case, the adverb
modifies the verb.
Samira often travels abroad.
The adverb "very" qualifies the adjective
"memorable." In this case, the adverb modifies
the adjective.
The vacation trip was very memorable.
The adverb "quite" qualifies the adverb "badly."
In this case, the adverb modifies another
adverb.
The trip yesterday ended up quite badly.
Adverbs answer questions regarding where, when, how,
and to what extent an action occurred when they
modify verbs.
Samira booked a ticket here.
The adverb "here" answers the question, "Where
did Samira book a ticket?"
She barely managed to budget her pocket money.
The adverb "barely" answers the question, "To
what extent did she manage to budget her
pocket money?"
When it describes an adjective, an adverb can answer
questions about how much the adjective describes the
noun.
Samira is quite happy with her vacation.
The adverb "quite" answers the question, "To
what extent is Samira happy?"
The flights going to Japan are fully booked.
The adverb "fully" answers the question, "To
what extent are flights to Japan booked?"
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An adverb modifies or qualifies a verb, an
adjective, or another adverb about how,
where, when, or how much something is. 
The adverb "often" qualifies the frequency of
the verb "travels." In this case, the adverb
modifies the verb.
Samira often travels abroad.
The adverb "very" qualifies the adjective
"memorable." In this case, the adverb modifies
the adjective.
The vacation trip was very memorable.
The adverb "quite" qualifies the adverb "badly."
In this case, the adverb modifies another
adverb.
The trip yesterday ended up quite badly.
Adverbs answer questions regarding where, when, how,
and to what extent an action occurred when they
modify verbs.
Samira booked a ticket here.
The adverb "here" answers the question, "Where
did Samira book a ticket?"
She barely managed to budget her pocket money.
The adverb "barely" answers the question, "To
what extent did she manage to budget her
pocket money?"
When it describes an adjective, an adverb can answer
questions about how much the adjective describes the
noun.
Samira is quite happy with her vacation.
The adverb "quite" answers the question, "To
what extent is Samira happy?"
The flights going to Japan are fully booked.
The adverb "fully" answers the question, "To
what extent are flights to Japan booked?"
When an adverb modifies another adverb, an adverb
can answer questions regarding the extent to which
that adverb modifies the other adverb.
Samira travels quite frequently.
The adverb "quite" answers the question, "To
what extent does Samira travel frequently?"
The flights going to Japan are almost fully booked.
The adverb "fully" answers the question, "To
what extent are flights to Japan fully booked?"