An adverb is a word that describes a verb by indicating manner, time, place, frequency or degree. Many adverbs are formed by adding "-ly" to an adjective. Adverbs can tell when an action occurs, as in sentences using the adverbs "yesterday" and "soon". The document teaches about what adverbs are and how they are used to modify verbs and make writing more descriptive.

1. Today we are going to
learn about…

3. What is
an
adverb?

4. An adverb tells you more
about a verb (doing word)
It tells you where, why, or
how much something
happens or is done.

5. Many adverbs are made by adding –ly
onto the end of an adjective.
Kind
The boy kindly carried the old lady’s bags.
Strange
It was strangely quiet in the village.

6. Can you make a sentence using these
adverbs?

7. Adverbs can also
tell you when
something
happens.
Our friends arrived
yesterday.
The holidays will soon
be over.

9. Can you make a sentence using these
adverbs?

10. Great!
Now you can use
adverbs to make your
writing more
interesting.