ADVERBS

A. Definition of Adverbs
Adverbs explain how something is done.
Adverbs are usually formed by adding ly or ily to adjectives.
An adverb is a word which we use to modify the meaning of adjective, verb or
other part of speech. It is one of the parts of speech which tell us how, where, and
when.
Examples:
complete completely
severe severely
happy happily
Example for sentences:
The wastes of nuclear product completely destroy the environment.
The nuclear blast imperiled the environment and human severely.
The adverbs are usually put before or after the main verb and after the direct object.
Examples:
He drives carefully
She smile cheerfully
They have finished the work quickly
B. Kinds of Adverbs
1. Adverbs of Manner
Adverbs of Manner tell us the manner or way in which something
happens. They answer the question "how?". Adverbs of Manner mainly modify
verbs. Examples:
He speaks slowly. (How does he speak?)
They helped us cheerfully. (How did they help us?)
James Bond drives his cars fast. (How does James Bond drive his cars?)

2. Adverbs of Place
Adverbs of Place tell us the place where something happens. They answer
the question "where?". Adverbs of Place mainly modify verbs. Example:
Please sit here. (Where should I sit?)
They looked everywhere. (Where did they look?)
Two cars were parked outside. (Where were two cars parked?)
3. Adverbs of Time

Adverbs of Time tell us something about the time that something happens.
Adverbs of Time mainly modify verbs. Example:
They can answer the question "when?":
- He came yesterday. (When did he come?)
- I want it now. (When do I want it?)
4. Adverbs of Degree
Adverbs of Degree tell us the degree or extent to which something
happens. They answer the question "how much?" or "to what degree?". Adverbs
of Degree can modify verbs, adjectives and other adverbs. Example:
She entirely agrees with him. (How much does she agree with him?)
Mary is very beautiful. (To what degree is Mary beautiful? How

beautiful is Mary?)
He drove quite dangerously. (To what degree did he drive dangerously?

How dangerously did he drive?)

5. Adverb of frequency
There is also a small category of adverbs that normally occur before the main
verb, except when the main is being. Adverbs frequently like always (selalu),
often (sering), usually (biasanya), sometimes (kadang-kadang), seldom (jarang),
never (tidak pernah).
Then these adverbs follow be Leilani frequently arrives at the library early
and usually stays there most of the day. Example:
She never leaves before noon.
One can often find her among the rare books.
Her friends sometimes worry about her eyes, but they seldom say so to

her
She rarely, if ever, gives them a chance. Shes always at the library.
She sometimes goes to athletic events and dances, but shes usually too
tired to go.

Comment adverbs
Apparently, certainly, clearly, definitely,

Purpose
To indicate how likely we think something is

obviously, presumably, probably, undoubtedly

Astonishingly, frankly, generally, honestly,

To indicate our attitude to or opinion of what

unfortunately, interestingly, luckily, naturally,

is said

personally, sadly, seriously, surprisingly,

unbelievably
Bravely, carelessly, foolishly, generously,
kindly, rightly, stupidly, wisely, wrongly

To show our judgment of someones actions