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K: This is Everyday Grammar. I’m Kaveh. L: And I’m Lucija. Phew, I thought I was going to be late. It’s a good thing that I ran here quickly. K: Well, we’re all glad that you made it on time. But why did you say, “ran quickly” instead of just “ran?” L: Well, I did run quickly. So, I needed a word to describe the verb “run.” K: Ah, so that would be an adverb then, correct? L: Yes, that’s true! Adverbs are often misunderstood. K: Then let’s make today’s episode all about adverbs! K: Adverbs usually describe verbs. But they can also describe adjectives and even other adverbs. L: Adverbs express manner. They express how, where and why an action is done. V: “She completely understands him.” “He literally wrecked his car.” K: Notice that many adverbs have an “–ly” ending, like “quickly,” “surely” and “certainly,” but others do not. L: Some adverbs can go almost anywhere in a sentence. Like, “sometimes.” V: “Sometimes, I feel sad.” “I sometimes feel sa...
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