1. ADVERBS An adverb is a word that modifies (describes) ______, __________, or ____________. a verban adjective another adverb Ex: Steve swam rapidly across the pool. (describing a verb) Joel is a fairly good ball player. (describing an adjective) Our guest left quite abruptly. (describing another adverb) Adverbs answer the following questions: How? When? Where? To what extent? How much? How long? The prime minister spoke carefully. The police arrived promptly. The fire started here. We should never become upset.

2. ADVERBS Adverbs often end in “____”ly DEGREES OF COMPARISON (same as for adjectives) use more/most or less/least PositiveComparativeSuperlative frequentlymore frequentlymost frequently DO NOT USE THE ADJECTIVE “GOOD” FOR THE ADVERB “WELL”. Ex: He plays well. He is a good player.

3. ADVERBS Become familiar with those adverbs that have irregular forms in the comparative and superlative degrees. well badly much little better worse more less best worst most least BE CAREFUL OF DOUBLE NEGATIVES.