oTHE DEFINITION OF ADVERBS

oTYPES OF ADVERBS

oORDER OF ADVERBS

THE DEFINITION

Adverbs are words that modify:

• a verb ( He drives slowly )

• an adjective ( David is extremely clever)

• another adverb ( She moved very slowly down the

aisle )

• a whole sentence ( Luckily, the car stopped in time )

Adverbs often tell when , where , why , how or how much something happens or happened.

Type Example Answer the question

Other adverbs

Adverb of manner

She sings beautifully

How ?! Slowly , clearly , easily

Adverb of place The concert was held outdoors

Where ? Away , here , up , there

Adverb of time I’ll see you tomorrow

When ? Later , now , soon

Adverb of frequency

I never arrive late

How often?! Always , usually , forever

Adverb of degree

It was too hot! How much? Extremely, so , very , almost

Many adverbs are formed by adding –ly to an adjective

Adjective slow beautiful quiet easy specific

Adverb slowly beautifully

quietly easily specifically

Note :There are some adjectives also end in –ly, including costly, manly, deadly, friendly, lively, and timely.

These are not adverbs

Where is the adjective and where is the adverb?

I’ll catch the early train.

I woke up early this morning.

This is the adj. because it comes before the noun.

This is the adv. because it comes after the verb.

Position of adverbs : Adverb of manner :

-It comes after the verb or at the end of the sentence. She walks quietly out of the house. Their teacher speaks quietly.

Adverb of time : -It usually comes at the end of the sentence. I will tell you the story tomorrow. -But if you want to emphasize the time you should put it at the beginning of the sentence. Tomorrow, I will tell you the story .

Adverb of place : -It comes after the direct object. I didn’t see him here. -If there is no object it comes after the main verb. He stayed behind.

Adverb of degree : - It comes before what it modifies. The exam was extremely difficult . It was quite hot.

Adverb of frequency : -It comes before the main verb. I always get up at 6:00. -Or between the auxiliary and the main verb. He doesn’t always play tennis. Mandy can usually play football on Sundays. -Or after the verb to be. Susan is never late. -The adverbs normally, usually, sometimes and occasionally can go at the beginning of the sentence. Sometimes, I go swimming.

Order of adverbs: There is a basic order in which adverbs will appear when there is more than one

verb manner place frequency time

Dad walks

slowly into town

every afternoon

before supper

to get a newspaper