ADVERBS

ADVERBS

At the end of the lesson, the students will be

able to:

- define adverbs
- differentiate an adverb from an adjective
- construct meaningful sentences using adverbs
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The bride walks slowly down the aisle.

The foreigner drives a very fast car.

The tree stands so firmly on the ground.

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Adverb

A part of speech which is used to describe a

verb, an adjective or another adverb.
 ADVERBS
Adjective Adverb
The graceful lady started to The young lady dances gracefully.
dance.
Linda was unconscious when she Linda naps unconsciously.
was brought to the hospital.
 ADVERBS
ADVERBS describes a VERB

Examples:

1.My dog sleeps peacefully in the living room.

2.Lenora quickly grabbed the chocolate bar.
3.The girl hurriedly run through the corridor.
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ADVERBS describes ADJECTIVE

Examples:

1.Tyler stumbled in the completely dark kitchen.

2.Saying goodbye is really hard for us.
3.The man give his wife an amazingly expensive
diamond.
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ADVERBS describes ADVERB

Examples:

1.She moved quite slowly down the aisle.

2.Casandra walks so quickly that she forgets to
bring her lunch box.
 ADVERBS
ADVERBS describes ADVERB

Examples:

1.She moved quite slowly down the aisle.

2.Casandra walks so quickly that she forgets to
bring her lunch box.
Types of Adverbs
ADVERBS
1. Adverb of Manner (How?)

She moved slowly and spoke quietly.

2. Adverb of Place (Where?)

In spring, flowers bloom everywhere.

3. Adverb of Degree (To what extent?)

The Detroit Pistons almost won the 2005 NBA championship.

4. Adverb of Time (When?)

It’s getting dark now.

Adverbs of Manner
ADVERBS

so, slowly, badly, beautifully, delightfully, anxiously,

bravely...
Adverbs of Place
ADVERBS

here, everywhere, near, nearby, down, away,

backwards, upwards…
Adverbs of Degree
ADVERBS

almost, fully, rather, quite, too, enough, perfectly…

Adverbs of Time
ADVERBS

already, ago, before, yet, never, yesterday, soon,

lately…