Adverbs are used to describe verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. They can describe when, where, or how an event occurred, most often describing how an event occurred. Examples are provided of adverbs that can describe how a person ran, such as quickly or slowly. The document provides instructions for activities to practice using adverbs to create sentences.

1. Introduction To Adverbs
11.5.12

2. Adverbs
 Adverbs are used to
describe
verbs, adjectives, and
adverbs.
 Adverbs can also be used
to describe clauses and
phrases.

3. Adverbs are used to
describe verbs..
 When used with verbs, adverbs are words used to
describe when, where, or how an event occurred.
 Most often, adverbs describe how an event
occurred.
 For example, if the verb in a sentence is “running”,
then a writer would use and adverb to describe how
that person ran.
 Quickly, slowly, enthusiastically, and swiftly are
adverbs that can all describe how that person ran.

4. Let’s Do It Together…
1. Slowly
2. Energetically
3. Resiliently
4. Feverishly
5. Quietly
6. Roughly

5. With a Partner…
 Witha partner, at a level
1, complete section B.
 Directions:
Use the word in
parentheses to create a
sentence.

6. On Your Own…
 Onyour own, at a level 0,
complete sections C & D.