You are on page 1of 23

Adverb

Welcome students!
Adverb
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).
She is a fast runner. (Adjective)
noun

She runs fast. (Adverb)


verb
Adverb of
Time
Adverb of time- an adverb of time “can tell us about
when an action happens, (now, soon, etc.) or how
frequently an action happens (usually, always, etc.)”

Examples: Soon now, later, then, tomorrow,


today, day after tomorrow, everyday, weekly,
annually, quarterly, yearly, yesterday, last
month, tonight, last week, immediately
Adverb of
Time

I'm going to tidy my room


tomorrow.
Adverb of
Time

I have to leave now.


Adverb of
Time

We met yesterday.
Adverb of
Place
Adverbs of place tell us where
something happens. Adverbs of
place are usually placed after the
main verb or after the clause that
they modify .
Adverb of
Place

John looked around but he


couldn't see the monkey.
Adverb of
Place

They built a house nearby.


Adverb of
Place

They went to Baguio City.


Adverb of Manner

An adverb of
manner modifies or changes
a sentence to tell us how
something happens.
Adverb of Manner

He swims well.
Adverb of Manner

He ran quickly.
Adverb of Manner

She dances beautifully.


Adverb of
Frequency
An adverb of frequency describes
how often an action happens.
Examples: always, usually (or
normally), often, sometimes,
rarely, and never
.
Adverb of Frequency

They always meet at


the cafeteria.
Adverb of Frequency

You normally see them


best in September.
Adverb of Frequency

The Northern lights are


usually green.
Identify the type of adverb. (Time, Place, Manner, Frequency)

1. They always hang out together.


2. He spoke softly.
3. She took the child outside.
4. I will call you later.
5. He plays the flute beautifully.
6. It’s often cloudy.
7. I’m going back to school.
8. I rarely visit them.
9. They built the house nearby.
10. The festival happens yearly.
THANK
YOU
See you next time!

You might also like