2. When an adverb modifies a verb, it
tells us how, when, where, why,
how often, or how much the action
is performed i.e. to what extent.
Generally, they end with “-ly”.
3. Not all adverbs are one word.
In the examples above, every adverb is a
single word, but an adverb can be made up
of more than one word.
• Sell it as soon as possible.
(Adverbial Phrase)
• Sell it before the market closes.
(Adverbial clause)
4.
5. Adverbs of Manner
They tell us how an action occurs.
• The lion crawled stealthily.
• He was driving slowly.
6. Adverbs of Frequency
They tell us how many times an action occurs or occurred or
will occur
• I always update the calendar at the beginning of the month.
• She often takes notes during the Skype sessions.
7. Adverbs of Time
• Shreya went to the Bears' house yesterday.
• I'm going to tidy my room tomorrow.
They tell us when an action occurs.
8. Adverbs of Place
• I searched everywhere I could think of.
• They built a house nearby.
Adverbs of place tell us where something happens.
9. Adverbs of Probability
• Perhaps it will stop raining soon.
• Maybe the rain will stop soon.
Adverbs of probability are used to show how sure we are
about a situation or event.
10. Adverbs of Duration
• They were briefly occupied.
• The phone was temporarily out of order.
Adverbs of duration tell us how long something happened.