Adverbs of sequence and comparison

Adverbs of sequence and comparison

1. We use adverbs of sequence to describe the order in which things happen.

   • When using an adverb with a verb, the adverb often goes before the verb, though not always.
     • In this case, the verb is "ran." Add an adverb before "ran" to describe or modify it: "She quickly ran to the store."
     • For instance, say you have the following sentence: "She ran to the store." Identify the verb.

2. We often use adverbs of sequence to tell a story, write a recipe, or give directions.

   • An adverb is a word that can modify a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. Lots of adverbs end "-ly."
     • Many adverbs end in -ly, but not all of them do. Common adverbs that don't end in -ly include "very" and "never." She dribbled the basketball perfectly.
     • For example: She swims quickly. (Here, the adverb "quickly" modifies the verb "swims.") She is an extremely quick swimmer.

3. Adverbs of sequence almost always come at the beginning of a sentence and are followed by a comma (,): First and next can also go at the end of a sentence.

4. There are three degrees of comparison in adverbs

   • the Positive
     • Adverbs that end in –lyuse the words more and most
   • the Comparative
     • using –er and –est , and more and most.
   • the Superlative
     • using –er and –est , and more and most.
       • Write down an adverb to go with each verb, such as "always kick," "run quickly," "sing loudly" and "dance everywhere."
         • Explain that adverbs can describe where, when and how often an action takes place, as well as how the action is done.
         • Ask her to make up sentences using the phrases you wrote on the sheet of paper.

5. It transitions the reader from the main idea of the story to the details and helps them know the order of the story, if what happened first or last.

   • Therefore, making the story more understandable and create a smooth flow.

6. Remember, the order of adverbs is manner, place, frequency, time, and purpose.

7. Examples

   • If you want to pass your exams, you must study very hard first
   • David woke up late and then he was late for work.
   • Michael finally finished the project last week.
   • When you cook vegetables, you should wash them first .
   • James was ill for a week before he finally went to the doctor.
   • Tom and Sarah travel a lot. They don't know where to go next.

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