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ADVERBS

An adverb is a modifying part of speech. It describes verbs, other adverbs, adjectives, and phrases. They are used to describe how, where, when, how often and why something happens. Here are a few examples:

Verb- The cat climbed quickly up the tree. (quickly describes how the cat climbed)

Adverb- Mike worked very carefully on his paper. (very shows how carefully he worked)

Adjective- She is nearly ready to go. (nearly tells to what extent she is ready)

1.Adverbs of manner describe how something happens. Where there are two or more verbs in a sentence, adverb placement affects the meaning. Some commonly used adverbs of manner include:

carefully

correctly

eagerly

easily

fast

loudly

patiently

quickly

quietly

and well.

Consider the following example:

She decided to write her paper. (no adverbs)

She quickly decided to write her paper. (her decision was quick)

She decided to write her paper quickly. (her writing was quick)

2.Adverbs of place describe where something happens. Most adverbs of place are also used as prepositions. Some commonly used examples include the following:

abroad

anywhere

downstairs

here

home

in

nowhere

out

outside

somewhere

there

underground

upstairs.

I wanted to go upstairs.

She has lived in the city since June. (in the city – prepositional phrase)

3.Adverbs of purpose describe why something happens. Here are some common examples:

so

so that

to

in order to

because

since

accidentally

intentionally

and purposely.

Jenny walks carefully to avoid falling.

Bob accidentally broke the vase.

4.Adverbs of frequency describe how often something happens. The following adverbs are commonly used in this way:

always

every

never

often

rarely

seldom

sometimes

and usually.

Mackenzie gets a ride from her brother every day.

The fish usually swims near the top of its tank.

5.Adverbs of time describe when something happens. These examples are commonly used:

after

already

during

finally

just

last

later

next

now

recently

soon

then

tomorrow

when

while

and...