This document provides instructions for an exercise on identifying and classifying different types of adverbs. It lists 6 categories of adverbs - manner, place, degree, frequency, time, and modifying other adverbs. Examples are given for each category. Students are directed to fill in the blanks in the examples with appropriate adverbs. They are then asked to circle the adverbs in additional practice sentences. The document concludes by reminding students to bring their completed work and any questions to the next class.

1. Kristi Reyes
MiraCosta College

2. Directions:
 Use the handout provided to you.
 Write words that you think belong in the spaces. You
may ask a native or fluent English speaker to help you.
 Bring your completed note-taking form to class to
check.

3. Adverbs
1. Describe the manner of an action verb (they way it
is done)
Examples:
 We speak English _______________.
 You are talking _______________________.
 He walks ______________________.
 She studies ________________________.
 My friend drives __________________________.
 They are working _________________________.
 My pet hamster died _______________________.

4. Adverbs
2. Tell the place / location (Where?)
Note: just one word
Which words tell the location? Underline them.
 She is studying upstairs.
 It is getting cooler outside.
 Your book is there on the table.
 Here are your keys.
 There are insects everywhere in the jungle.

5. Adverbs
3. Qualify / quantify adjectives (how much? To what
degree?)
Examples:
 She is ____________________ smart.
 He is _____________________ hardworking.
 Your friend seems ___________________ angry.
 You look ____________________ marvelous today.
 I feel __________________________ wonderful.

6. Adverbs
4. Tell frequency (how often?)
Also: daily, monthly, yearly, once, twice, commonly, regularly, etc.

7. Adverbs
5. Tell time (when?)
Note: just one word
Which words tell the time? Underline them.
Examples:
 I have already finished my homework.
 She hasn’t finished her project yet.
 I am still working on my test.
 He came to school late.
 Have you ever been to San Jose?
 Others: today, tomorrow, now, yesterday, early,
lately, recently, etc.

8. Adverbs
6. Qualify / quantify other adverbs (To what degree?)
Examples:
 We speak English _________________ well.
 I don’t like to get up _____________ early in the morning.
 You are talking _______ fast.
 He walks ___________ slowly.
 She studies ____________ hard.
 My friend drives _______________recklessly.
 They are working ______________ happily.
 My pet hamster died ____________ peacefully.
 He came to school _______ late.

9. Practice
 Circle the adverbs in the sentences on your paper.
 Good luck!

10. That’s all, folks!
 Bring any questions you may have and your completed
paper to class to check it.