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14 Adverbs
Learning Objectives
After completing this chapter, learners will be able to:
• define adverbs.
• explain modification of verbs.
. Learning Time
An adverb tells us about the verb, how the action is done.
An adverb also tells us in which manner, the action is performed.
Now read these sentences.
1. The Sun shines brightly.
2. The dog barks loudly.
3. My sister dances gracefully.
4. Sejal writes neatly.
5. The soldier fights bravely.
The words brightly, loudly, gracefully, neatly and bravely are known as
adverbs as they add the ‘manner’ to the verbs like shines, barks, dances,
writes, fight is performed.
Ad + Verb = adverb
Most adverbs end with -ly to the adjective to show how the action is performed.
Reading Time
Read more sentences.
1. Ruchi speaks politely.
2. Krish walks fast.
3. He threw the ball slowly.
4. Sanchay answered the questions correctly.
5. The moon shines brightly.
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