Adverbs

Adverbs
Concept
An adverb is simply a word that describes a
verb (an action or a doing word).
Types
Adverbs of Degree
Adverbs of degree tell us more

Popular adverbs of degree include:
about the intensity of the verb in almost
the sentence, in other words, they enough
hardly
describe how much, or to what just
degree. They can be categorized as nearly
low degree (e.g. somewhat), quite
simply
medium degree (e.g. fairly), and so
high degree (e.g. extremely). too
Adverbs of degree can also modify

adjectives and other adverbs and
are placed before the word they
modify.
Types
Adverbs of
Frequency
Adverbs of frequency let us

know how often the verb
occurs. Therefore they
mostly modify verbs. These
adverbs tend to appear right
before the main verb in the
sentence. Popular adverbs
in this category include:
again
always
never
normally
rarely
seldom
sometimes
usually
Types
Adverbs of Manner
Adverbs of manner tell us how, or in what
manner, something was carried out. They
mostly modify verbs and can often be
found at the end of a clause. This
category comprises the most common
adverbs — the ones that end in -ly. Here
are some examples of adverbs of
manner:
beautifully
generously
happily
neatly
patiently
softly
quickly
well
And here are some example sentences:
He trimmed the white roses neatly.
I combed my dog’s fur carefully
because it had lots of tangles.
There’s no reason why you can’t
discuss the topic with me calmly
Types
Adverbs of Place
ADVERBS OF PLACE TELL US MORE ABOUT
WHERE THE VERB TOOK PLACE. THESE
TEND TO POP UP AFTER THE MAIN VERB
OR DIRECT OBJECT OF THE SENTENCE.
HERE ARE SOME COMMON ADVERBS OF
PLACE:
ABOVE
BELOW
EVERYWHERE
HERE
IN
INSIDE
INTO
NOWHERE
OUT
OUTSIDE
THERE
LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT THEM IN ACTION:
IN IRELAND, THERE ARE THATCHED-
ROOF COTTAGES EVERYWHERE.
CLEARLY, THERE AREN’T ANY
LEPRECHAUNS HERE.
I WAS SO BEGUILED, I DROVE INTO A
DITCH.
Types
Adverbs of Time
Adverbs of time detail when the

verb took place. We usually see
these kinds of adverbs placed at
the beginning or end of a sentence.
Adverbs of time include:
annually
daily
monthly
recently
tomorrow
weekly
yearly
yesterday
Here they are at work:
Lately, you’ve been rude to
everyone around.
They recently relocated to
Santa Fe.
The morning newspaper
arrives daily.
Words that they modify
An adverb is a word that modifies (describes) a verb (he

sings loudly), an adjective (very tall), another adverb (ended
too quickly), or even a whole sentence (Fortunately, I had
brought an umbrella). Adverbs often end in -ly, but some
(such as fast) look exactly the same as their adjective
counterparts.
Tom Longboat did not run badly.

Tom is very tall.
The race finished too quickly.
Fortunately, Lucy recorded Tom’s win.
Functions of adverbs
Location in a sentence
Adverb of Manner
(e.g.: slowly, carefully, awfully)

These adverbs are put behind the direct object (or behind the verb if there's
no direct object).
Adverbs of Place
Like adverbs of manner, these adverbs are put behind

the direct object or the verb.
Adverbs of Time
(e.g.: recently, now, then, yesterday)

Adverbs of time are usually put at the end of the sentence.
Adverbs of Frequency
(e.g.: always, never, seldom, usually)

Adverbs of frequency are put directly before the main
verb. If 'be' is the main verb and there is no auxiliary
verb, adverbs of frequency are put behind 'be'. Is there
an auxiliary verb, however, adverbs of frequency are
put before 'be'.
References
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zwwp8mn/articles/zgsgxfr
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https://www.grammarly.com/blog/adverb/
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de palabras en «English Grammar Today» - Cambridge University Press. Adverbs:
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Adverbs of degree tell us more

Adverbs of degree can also modify

Adverbs of frequency let us

Adverbs of time detail when the

An adverb is a word that modifies (describes) a verb (he

Tom Longboat did not run badly.

(e.g.: slowly, carefully, awfully)

Like adverbs of manner, these adverbs are put behind

(e.g.: recently, now, then, yesterday)

(e.g.: always, never, seldom, usually)

Types of Adverbs. (s. f.). Types of Adverbs. Recuperado 9 de marzo de 2021, de

What Is an Adverb? (s. f.). Grammarly. Recuperado 9 de marzo de 2021, de

Cambridge Dictionary. (2021, 3 marzo). Adverbs: functions - gramática inglés y uso

GbR, L. (s. f.). Position of Adverbs in English Sentences - English Grammar.

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