Adverbs
Definition
Adverbs are words that modify
· a verb ( He drove slowly. — How did he drive?)
· an adjective (He drove a very fast car. — How fast was his car?)
· another adverb (She moved quite slowly down the aisle. — How slowly did she move?)
Kinds of Adverbs
l Adverbs of Manner
She moved slowly and spoke quietly.
She moved slowly and spoke quietly.
l Adverbs of Place
She has lived on the island all her life.
She still lives there now.
She has lived on the island all her life.
She still lives there now.
l Adverbs of Frequency
She takes the boat to the mainland every day.
She often goes by herself.
She takes the boat to the mainland every day.
She often goes by herself.
l Adverbs of Time
She tries to get back before dark.
It's starting to get dark now.
She finished her tea first.
She left early.
She tries to get back before dark.
It's starting to get dark now.
She finished her tea first.
She left early.
l Adverbs of Purpose
She drives her boat slowly to avoid hitting the rocks.
She shops in several stores to get the best buys.
She drives her boat slowly to avoid hitting the rocks.
She shops in several stores to get the best buys.
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