- ADVERBS
An adverb is a word that modifies or describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. They typically tell us how, when, where, how often, or to what extent something happens.
Many adverbs end in -ly (e.g., quickly, quietly), but not all do (e.g., fast, well, never, very).
Types of Adverbs
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Adverb Type |
What it Answers |
Examples |
Example Sentence |
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Adverb of Manner |
How? or In what way? |
quickly, gently, well, loudly |
She gently picked up the baby. |
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Adverb of Place |
Where? |
here, there, everywhere, outside |
Please leave the box outside. |
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Adverb of Time |
When? |
now, yesterday, soon, later |
We will leave for the trip tomorrow. |
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Adverb of Frequency |
How often? |
always, never, sometimes, often |
He always drinks coffee in the morning. |
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Adverb of Degree |
To what extent? or How much? |
very, extremely, quite, too |
The soup is extremely hot. |
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Adverb of Purpose |
Why? or For what reason? |
therefore, consequently, so |