Adverbs
Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to provide more detail about how, when, where, or to what extent something happens.
What You Need to Know
Key Concept Diagram
Adverbs of manner tell HOW something is done (e.g. quickly, carefully, loudly)
Adverbs of time tell WHEN something happens (e.g. yesterday, soon, always)
Adverbs of place tell WHERE something happens (e.g. here, outside, nearby)
Many adverbs are formed by adding -ly to an adjective (e.g. slow → slowly)
Key Vocabulary
Adverb
A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, giving more detail about how, when, where, or to what extent
Adverb of manner
An adverb that describes how an action is performed (e.g. gently, fiercely)
Adverb of time
An adverb that tells when an action occurs (e.g. yesterday, soon, daily)
Modify
To change or add to the meaning of another word
Knowledge Check
Select the correct answer for each question. Click "Check Answer" to see if you are right.
Question 1
Which word in this sentence is an adverb? "She spoke softly to the baby."
Question 2
Which of the following is an adverb of time?
Question 3
Which adverb is formed by adding -ly to the adjective "careful"?
Key Concepts Summary
- ●Adverbs of manner tell HOW something is done (e.g. quickly, carefully, loudly)
- ●Adverbs of time tell WHEN something happens (e.g. yesterday, soon, always)
- ●Adverbs of place tell WHERE something happens (e.g. here, outside, nearby)
- ●Many adverbs are formed by adding -ly to an adjective (e.g. slow → slowly)