Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs by providing information about manner, place, time, frequency or degree. They ask questions like how, where, when, how often, and to what extent. Many adverbs end in -ly, though some exceptions exist. Adverbs are used to modify verbs by indicating place, time, manner or extent, and modify adjectives and other adverbs by indicating extent. Nouns can also sometimes function as adverbs.

1. Adverbs
Modify a verb, an adjective,
or another adverb

2. When modifying a verb, adverbs
ask…..
Where? When?
The plant grew here. Later, we toured greenhouses.
The snake slid underground. The boat sails daily.
In what way? To what extent?
He officially announced it. He always did it.
She was graciously helping. Wash completely after
painting.

3. Adverbs modifying adjectives or other
adverbs ask……
Adjectives Adverbs
To what extent? To what extent?
The solution was quite He worked very
logical. (adv mod adj) competently.(adv mod
It was an extremely adv)
overgrown garden. (adv I am not completely
mod adj) finished. (adv mod adv)

4. Nouns can function as adverbs….
Nouns Adverbs
Evenings are restful times. I work evenings.
My home is miles from Let’s head home.
here. I saw them yesterday.
Yesterday was a great day.

5. Adverb or Adjective
Adjective Adverb
Our teacher looked Our teacher looked
nervous. nervously at her notes.
Teri walked through the We discussed the
open door. matter openly.
*Many adverbs end in –ly.
Exceptions:
An ugly scene
Curly edges

6. Write the adverb in each sentence.
Example: The snow completely covered our car.
Answer: completely
1. The play began promptly.
2. A new mall is nearby.
3. Let’s stop here and rest.
4. I opened the door cautiously.
5. That was an extremely funny comedian.