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WHAT is adverbs?
An adverb can be added to a verb to modify its meaning. Usually, an adverb tells you when, where, how, in what manner or to what extent an action is performed.

Examples:

Anita placed the vase carefully on the shelf.
(The word 'carefully' is an adverb. It shows how the vase was placed.) 

Tara walks gracefully.
(The word 'gracefully' is an adverb. It modifies the verb 'to walk'.)


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