Adverbs

Adverbs
Adverbs describe verbs (actions). They give more detail about the action.
• My cat eats slowly.
Slowly is an adverb since it describes the way my cat eats.
How does my cat eat?Slowly.
Adverbs will generally answer the question 'How'.
Some adverbs are used to modify an adjective.
Adverbs that do this are: very, extremely, really, totally, absolutely, quite, fairly, well. Theseare normally placed before the adjective.
• It was very hot yesterday.
• He is totally crazy.

Types of Adverbs

There are many types of adverbs, such as:
Adverbs of Frequency - always,sometimes, never, etc.
Adverbs of Manner - carefully, slowly
Adverbs of Time and Place - here, yesterday, then
Adverbs of Relative Time - recently, already, soon
Adverbs of Degree - very,extremely, rather
Adverbs of Quantity - a few, a lot, much
Adverbs of Attitude - fortunately, apparently, clearly

Adverbs Word Order

Adverbs are usually placed after the verb:
• He speaksclearly.
When there is an object, the adverb is usually placed after the verb + object:
• I put the vase carefully on the table.
However, adverbs are never positioned between the verb and the object.• I read the book quickly. - (Correct) I read quickly the book. - (Incorrect)
Sometimes adverbs are placed at the beginning of a clause.
• Quickly, I changed my opinion.
To see thespelling rules for adverbs, check out: Adverbs Spelling -LY
To see more information about adverbs of frequency, check out: Adverbs of Frequency
Adverbs vs. Adjectives

Adjectives

Adjectives describenouns (things).
• My dog is slow.
Slow is an adjective since it describes the noun (my dog).
• How is my dog? Slow

Adverbs

Adverbs describe verbs (actions).
• My dog eats slowly.Slowly is an adverb since it describes the way my dog eats.
• How does my dog eat? Slowly.
Some adverbs are used to modify an adjective.
Adverbs that do this are: very, extremely, really,...