Adverbs

What are they?

An adverb is a word that describes an action word, a descriptive word or another
adverb.
There are five kinds of adverbs:
1. Adverb of manner
2. Adverb of Time
3. Adverb of Place
4. Adverb of Frequency
5. Adverb of Degree
Rules
Rule 1: Adverbs of manner tell us how something happens.

● Rule 2: Adverb of Time. Adverbs of time tell us when an action happened

● Rule 3: Adverbs of place. Adverbs of place tell us where something happens.

● Rule 4: Adverb of frequency. Adverbs of frequency tell us how often something happens.

● Rule 5: Adverb of Degree. Adverbs of degree tell us about the intensity or degree of an action.
Summary:
Rule How to use Example
1. Adverb of manner ● He ran quickly.
Adverb of Manner answers ● She spoke softly.
● He plays the violin

the question How? ’ beautifully.

2. Adverb of me ● I will call you later.

Adverbs of Time answer ● I have to leave now.
● I saw that movie last

the question ‘When? ’ ●

year.

3. Adverb of place ● I'm going back to

Adverb of place answer school.
the question 'Where?’ ● Come in!
● They built a house
nearby.
● She took the child
outside.
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4. Adverb of frequency ● He is often late for
Adverb of frequency work.
answers the question ‘How ● We seldom see
often?’
John.
● My dentist told me I
should brush twice
daily.
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5. Adverb of degree. ● You are walking too
Adverb of frequency slowly.
answers the question ‘How ● She has almost
Much? or How? finished.