What is an ADVERB?

What is an
adverb?

Mr. Bussatti
8vo
English class

What is an adverb?

​Adverbs...
an adverb is a word that modifies (describes) a verb.
Ex:
He sings loudly.
He is very tall.
Fortunately, I had brought an umbrella.

​Adverbs...
often end in -ly; but some (such as fast) look exactly the same as their counterparts

• really, very

• well, badly

• today, yesterday, everyday, etc.

• sometimes, often, rarely, etc.

• early, late, soon, etc.

• here, there, everywhere, etc.

​Examples...

Adverbs often modify verbs. This means that they describe the way an action is happening. Examples:

Huan sings loudly in the shower.

My cat waits impatiently for his food.

I will seriously consider your suggestion.

​ Adverbs can also modify adjectives. An adverb modifying an adjective generally adds a degree of intensity or some other kind of qualification to the adjective.

The lake is quite beautiful.

This book is more interesting than the last one.

• Adverbs of time

• Adverbs of place

• Adverbs of manner

• Adverbs of frequency

• Adverbs of degree

There are different ways to modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

5  kinds of adverbs

​6 types of adverbs

These types of modifiers are very helpful in describing the timeframe of an event without having to use lengthy explanations.

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​Adverbs of
Time

Adverbs of place are words that describe location, direction or position in relation to other objects.

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​Adverbs of
Place

are words that describe the way in which something is done. They answer questions such as “how?” or “in what way?”. These adverbs can be used to describe an action, its speed, or the attitude with which it was done.

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​ Adverbs of manner

Adverbs of frequency are words which denote how often something is done.

Adverbs of frequency are also used in affirmative and negative statements; for example: "He never comes late" or "He rarely comes on time".

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​ Adverbs of frequency

are words that indicate the extent or magnitude of an action, adjective, or another adverb. They answer questions such as “how much” or “how far” and can be used to express a wide range of intensities.

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​Adverb of degree