Adverbs - English Grammar Lessons Guide

 Adverbs - English Grammar Lessons Guide

An adverb is a word or an expression that modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, determiner, clause, preposition, or sentence. Adverbs typically express manner, place, time, frequency, degree, level of certainty, etc., answering questions such as how?, in what way?, when?, where?, and to what extent?. 

Adverbs - English Grammar Lessons Guide

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What is an adverb?

An adverb is a word that modifies (describes) a verb (he sings loudly), an adjective (very tall), another adverb (ended too quickly), or even a whole sentence (Fortunately, I had brought an umbrella). Adverbs often end in -ly, but some (such as fast) look exactly the same as their adjective counterparts.

Using adverbs in English

Adverbs modify, or tell us more about, other words. Usually adverbs modify verbs, telling us how, how often, when, or where something was done. The adverb is placed after the verb it modifies.

Examples

The bus moved slowly.

The bears ate greedily.

The car drove fast.

Sometimes adverbs modify adjectives, making them stronger or weaker.

Examples

You look absolutely fabulous!

He is slightly overweight.

You are very persistent.

Some types of adverbs can modify other adverbs, changing their degree or precision.

Examples

She played the violin extremely well.

You're speaking too quietly.

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