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by GmatKiss » Sun Oct 02, 2011 2:04 am
aoun haider wrote:hello ! would any one can explain the comparison between verb and adverb with a big example?????
Adverbs
FORM
[adjective + ly]

There are also irregular adverbs such as "well" and "fast."

USE 1
Adverbs can be used to modify verbs.

Examples:

"¢John walked quickly towards the door.
"¢Sally sat silently waiting for somebody else to speak first.

USE 2
Adverbs can be used to modify adjectives.

Examples:

"¢The redwood tree was impressively tall.
"¢The blouse was outrageously expensive.

USE 3
Adverbs can be used to modify other adverbs.

Examples:

"¢She spoke extremely confidently.
"¢The cheetah ran incredibly quickly.

Souce: https://www.englishpage.com/minitutorials/adverb.html

Regards,
GK

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