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FIBONACCI SEQUENCE

ADVERB
- = Modifies a verb, an adjective, or
another adverb.
- = Adverbs are formed by adding -ly to
an adjective.
- = However, not all modifiers ending in -ly
are adverbs.
- = Many adverbs do not end in –ly like ,
the negative no, not, never, most, are
always adverb. Many time words, such
as now, ever, almost, soon are always
adverbs.
- = Adverbs tell where, when, how, or to
what extent .
- - Adverbs that tell where ( places,
direction) are called Directive Adverb,
that normally follow the word they
modify.
- - Many of directive adverbs combine
with verbs to make idiom
- √ Directive Adverb normally follows the
verb it modifies.
- √ Adverb modifying an adjective or
another adverb usually comes
immediately before the word it modifies.
- √ Other may be shifted from one place
to another.
• Advebs in comparison
1. Adverbs of one syllable add -er.
2. Most adverbs ending in -ly forms, the
comparative with more.
3. The superlative form of the adverb is
formed with -est or most.
The five (5) types of Adverb
1. Adverb of Manner- describe how something
happen .
Ex. quickly, slowly, carefully
2. Adverb of Degree- is used to discuss the
degree or intensity of an adjective, an action, or
another adverb.
Ex. Almost, absolutely, barely
3. Adverb of time- change or quality the
meaning of a sentence by telling or when things
happen.
Ex. Yesterday, today, tomorrow

4. Adverb of Frequency- change or quality the


meaning of a sentence by telling us how often
or how frequently something happens.
Ex. hourly, annually, usually

5. Adverd of place- change or quality the


meaning of a sentence by telling us where
things happen are defined as adverbs of place.
Some instructors refer to this words or phrase as
spatial adverbs.
Ex. There, here, homewards, nearby

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