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They may modify a
phrase or a preposition; as, He came _just_ in time; It went _far_ beyond
the mark. They may modify a clause or a sentence; as, He let go _simply_
because he was exhausted; _Certainly_ you may go.
It may also be noted here that adverbs are used interrogatively; as, _How,
when_, and _where_ is this to be done? and that they may add to the office
of the adverb that of the conjunction; as, I go _where_ I am sent.]
CLASSES OF ADVERBS.
+_Adverbs of Time_ are those that generally answer the question+, _When?_
+_Adverbs of Place_ are those that generally answer the question+, _Where?_
+_Adverbs of Degree_ are those that generally answer the question+, _To
what extent?_
+_Adverbs of Manner_ are those that generally answer the question+, _In
what way?_
+_Adverbs of Cause_ are those that generally answer the question+, _Why?_
+Direction+.--_Point out the transitive and the intransitive, the regular
and the irregular verbs in Lesson_ 14, _and classify the adverbs_.
* * * * *
LESSON 93.
CONSTRUCTION OF ADVERBS.
+Caution+.--Choose apt adverbs, but do not use them needlessly or instead
of other forms of expression; avoid such as repeat the idea or exaggerate
it.
+Examples+.


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