Parts of Speech for Kids: What is an Adverb?
5 min2nd3rd4thReading & Writing (ELA)
Summary
A grammar mini-lesson on adverbs: words that tell more about verbs -- how, when, or where an action happens (many end in -ly).
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Discussion questions
Adverbs describe verbs -- how, when, or where an action happens.
- What is an adverb?
- What three questions can an adverb answer about a verb?
- How do many adverbs end?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: adverb, verb, -ly
- Add an adverb to 'The turtle walked.'
- List three adverbs that tell HOW someone can run.