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