Lesson 56
Parts of Speech - Adverbs
AdverbsAdverbs are words that modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. They tell how (manner), when (time), where (place), how much (degree), and why (cause).
Source: Lesson 46 like adjectives can be compared. They have the same three degrees (1)
positive - one thing or person, (2) comparative - two things or persons, and (3)
superlative - more than two things or persons. Most adverbs formed from adjectives use more or most to express comparisons.
Example:
slowly, more slowly, most slowly
Instructions: Write the comparative and superlative forms of the following adverbs.
1. softly
softly, more softly, most softly
2. lazily
lazily, more lazily, most lazily
3. heavily
heavily, more heavily, most heavily
4. comfortably
comfortably, more comfortably, most comfortably
5. quietly
quietly, more quietly, most quietly