Adverbs It is a word that modifies a

verb, adjective, another adverb or sentences.

Adverb of Time It tells “when” the action

happened?Example:The competition started

yesterday.The flight lasted for 10 hours.

Conjunctive Adverb It is a type of adverb that

connects two independent clauses

Usually to show cause-effect, sequence or contrast-comparison relationships

Conjunctive Adverb If conjunctive adverb is used,

the two independent clauses MUST be separated using a semi-colon

Conjunctive Adverb

Adverbial PhraseA group of words that

operates adverbiallyModifies a verb, an adjective

or another adverb

Comparison of Adverbs

Positive (one object) Comparative (two objects) (add

–er or add the word more or less)

Superlative (three or more objects) (add –est or add the word most/best or least/worst)

DIRECTIONS: Identify the adverb in each sentences. Then write their corresponding type of adverb

1. The ballet dancers dances gracefully.2. Very few students participated in the Art

competition.3. The Final Examinations will be taken

tomorrow.4. Many of the students passed the

examinations5. The event will be hosted at the mall.