Adverbs Explained
Adverbs of manner describe how something happens. Where there are two or more verbs in a sentence, adverb placement affects the meaning.
Examples:
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)
Some commonly used adverbs of manner include:
carefully / correctly / eagerly / easily / fast / loudly / patiently / quickly / quietly / well
Adverbs of place describe where something happens. Most adverbs of place are also used as prepositions.
Examples:
I wanted to go upstairs.
She travelled abroad last June.
Some commonly used adverbs of place include:
abroad / anywhere / downstairs / here / home / in / nowhere / out / outside / somewhere / there / underground / upstairs
Adverbs of purpose describe why something happens.
Examples:
Jenny intentionally pushed her little brother.
Bob accidentally broke the vase.
Some commonly used adverbs of purpose include:
so / so that / to / in order to / because / since / accidentally / intentionally / purposely.
Adverbs of frequency describe how often something happens.
Examples:
The children sometimes play in the park.
The dog usually chases the cat.
Some commonly used adverbs of frequency include:
always / every / never / often / rarely / seldom / sometimes / usually
Adverbs of time describe when something happens.
Examples:
He came home after school.
Jessica has already finished her homework.
Some commonly used adverbs of time include:
Some commonly used adverbs of time include:
after / already / during / finally / just / last / later / next / now / recently / soon / then / tomorrow / when / while / yesterday
Recognizing the various adverbs used in the English language will take practice. However, using them properly can make writing and speaking far more interesting.
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