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Parts of Speech
Adverbs
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English
12th Grade
10/11/2007

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ADVERB
Definition
 
a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb by making its meaning more specific.
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FINALLY
Definition
2. in a final manner; conclusively or decisively.
1. at the final point or moment; in the end.
  
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QUICKLY
Definition
with speed; rapidly; very soon.
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QUITE
Definition
1. completely, wholly, or entirely.
2.
to a considerable extent or degree
    
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EXTREMELY
Definition
in an extreme degree
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CAREFULLY
Definition
cautious in one's actions
  
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ADVERB OF MANNER
Definition
 Adverbs of manner tell us how something happens. They are usually placed after the main verb or after the object.
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ADVERB OF DEGREE
Definition

Adverbs of degree tell us about the intensity or degree of an action, an adjective or another adverb.

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NEGATIVE WORDS AS ADVERBS

Definition
 Negative adverbs include adverbs with an explicit negative meaning, such as never, not and nowhere, as well as adverbs with an implied negative meaning, such as hardly, scarcely and seldom.
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CONJUNCTIVE ADVERB
Definition
A conjunctive adverb connects two ideas (independent clauses).
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