The ADVERB


Now, what IS an adverb?

Basically, an adverb is a word which modifies a VERB or ADJECTIVE.

ADVERBS usually come immediately before or after verbs or adjectives

Many ADVERBS are adjectives with -ly at the end of the word.

ADVERBS usually tell us how, when, where or to what extent something has happened. For example:
"Jason quickly ran to the shops."
The verb is ran.
Now, HOW did Jason run? He ran quickly. The word quickly tells us HOW Jason ran. Quickly MODIFIES the verb. In this sentence, then, quickly is the adverb.

Practice:

Identify the adverbs in these sentences:
[1] The bull slept noisily beside the river.     [Answer]
[2] The small boy quickly made a huge mask.     [Answer]
[3] We happily thanked Mr Zoom for helping us.     [Answer]
[4] I felt happy when the water slowly began to boil.     [Answer]


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