English Class 3 - Verbs And-Adverbs Notes

Verbs and Adverbs

Welcome to the chapter on Verbs and Adverbs for Class 3. In this chapter, you will learn what verbs and adverbs are, how to use them in sentences, and how they make your writing more interesting. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to spot and use verbs and adverbs easily!

Introduction

Verbs and adverbs are important parts of English. Verbs show actions or states, while adverbs tell us more about how, when, or where actions happen. Learning to use them helps you write and speak clearly.

What are Verbs?

Verbs are action words. They tell us what someone or something does.

• run – I run fast.
• eat – She eats an apple.
• jump – The cat jumps on the wall.
• is/are/am – He is happy.

What are Adverbs?

Adverbs tell us more about verbs. They answer questions like how, when, and where.

• quickly – He runs quickly. (How?)
• yesterday – She came yesterday. (When?)
• outside – The children play outside. (Where?)
• happily – They sing happily. (How?)

Using Verbs and Adverbs in Sentences

When you use a verb, try adding an adverb to make your sentence more interesting.

• The dog barks loudly.
• She writes neatly.
• He finished his homework early.

Fun Ways to Learn Verbs and Adverbs

• Play action games and say the verbs aloud.
• Make a list of adverbs that end with "-ly".
• Write sentences using different verbs and adverbs.

Fun Activity: Verb and Adverb Match

Write five verbs and five adverbs on cards. Mix them up and match each verb with an adverb to make a sentence!

Summary

• Verbs are action words.
• Adverbs tell us more about verbs.
• Using adverbs makes your sentences more interesting.

Practice Questions

1. Write a sentence using the verb "jump" and an adverb.
2. What does an adverb tell us?
3. Find the verb and adverb: She sings sweetly.
4. Use the verb "write" in a sentence with an adverb.
5. List three adverbs that tell "how".

Challenge Yourself

• Write five sentences using different verbs and adverbs.
• Make a chart of verbs and adverbs you use every day.

Did You Know?

• Many adverbs end with "-ly", but not all!
• Some adverbs can tell us "how", "when", or "where".

Glossary

• Verb: An action word.
• Adverb: A word that tells us more about a verb.
• Sentence: A group of words that tells something.

Answers to Practice Questions

1. (Example: The cat jumps quickly.)
2. It tells us more about a verb (how, when, or where).
3. Verb: sings; Adverb: sweetly
4. (Example: She writes neatly.)
5. quickly, slowly, happily (any three)

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Use verbs and adverbs to make your sentences lively and clear!