1. Adverbs that Modify Adjectives and Adverbs
Lesson 2

2. Lesson 2-Modifying Adj. & Adv.
Adverbs that modify adjectives and adverbs answer the questions how and to what extent.

3. Lesson 2-Modifying Adj. & Adv.
Adverbs can add meaning to adjectives and other adverbs.
Examples:
Superman is very brave She danced extremely well.
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4. Lesson 2-Modifying Adj. & Adv.
An adverb that modifies an adjective or another adverb usually comes directly before the word it modifies.
Example:
Highway safety is a very serious problem.
We should think about it extremely carefully.

5. Lesson 2 – Guided Practice
Directions: Write the word that the underlined adverb modifies and tell whether the word is an adverb or an adjective.
This article states the facts very strongly.
Do you know about this dreadfully important problem?
We don’t drive too fast.
The city needs an almost immediate solution.
The mayor acted extremely quickly.
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