ELA7
Adverb
English Language ArtsGrade 2Grade 3
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Adverbs are the part of speech that are used to modify a verb, adjective, or other adverb. Adverbs can also modify prepositional phrases, subordinate clauses, and complete sentences. Adverbs are used tell us when, where, how, in what manner, or to what extent an action is performed. Adverbs can be one word or multiple words.
HOW IT WORKS:
Here are some examples:
When: He walked yesterday.
Where: He walked here.
How: He walked quickly.
In what manner: He walked barefoot.
To what extent: He had the farthest to walk.
HOW IT'S USED IN EVERYDAY LIFE:
Adverbs are used every day in conversation when telling when, where, how, in what manner, or to what extent an action is performed.
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Standards
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.1.A — Explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and their functions in particular sentences.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe (e.g., When other kids are happy that makes me happy).
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.1.E — Use adjectives and adverbs, and choose between them depending on what is to be modified.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.1.G — Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs, and choose between them depending on what is to be modified.