1. 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

Adverb Type

What it Answers

Examples

Example Sentence

Adverb of Manner

How? or In what way?

quickly, gently, well, loudly

She gently picked up the baby.

Adverb of Place

Where?

here, there, everywhere, outside

Please leave the box outside.

Adverb of Time

When?

now, yesterday, soon, later

We will leave for the trip tomorrow.

Adverb of Frequency

How often?

always, never, sometimes, often

He always drinks coffee in the morning.

Adverb of Degree

To what extent? or How much?

very, extremely, quite, too

The soup is extremely hot.

Adverb of Purpose

Why? or For what reason?

therefore, consequently, so