ADVERBS

GRAMMAR

ADVERBS of manner.

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ADVERBS TELL YOU:

HOW - WHEN - WHERE - WHY SOMETHING IS DONE.

types of adverbs:

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adverbs of manner:

Describe how and in what way the action of a verb is carried out.

example:

They sing beautifully.

verb adverb

adverbs of manner form from adjectives:

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example:

I´m happy and I live happily in my house.

1. The cat is happy. adjective 2. The cat lives happily. adverb

The adverb can be formed by adding "-ly" to the adjective.

if the adjective ends in with "y", replace the "y" with an "I" and add "-ly"

pay attention to these examples:

1. The students listen to the teacher quietly. 2. Those fish swim slowly. 3. He doesn´t read quickly.

pay attention to these examples:

4. The dancer moved gracefully. 5. The teacher is shouting angrily. 6. The student yawned lazily. 7. The boy didn´t talk wisely. 8. The water flows rapidly.

pay attention to these examples:

9. They can sing amazingly. 10. The gymnast can move precisely. 11. My father can work efficiently. 12. The baby can´t talk fluently.

comparative adverbs

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With adverbs ending in -ly, use more to form the comparative.

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EXAMPLE:

Who plays the guitar more quietly?

She plays the guitar more quietly than him.

EXAMPLE:

Who plays the piano more seriously?

He plays the piano more seriously than her.

EXAMPLE:

Who dances more gracefully?

She dances more gracefully than her.

EXAMPLE:

Who eats more healthily?

The cat eats more healthily than the dog.

SOME ADVERBS ARE IDENTICAL TO ADJECTIVES.

YOU´RE SMART

EXAMPLE:

Who plays the piano faster?

Mickey plays the piano faster than her.

some adverbs have irregular comparative forms.

EXAMPLE:

Who plays the drums worse?.

He plays the drums worse than him.

EXAMPLE:

Who feels better?

Joy feels better than Sadness.

Thanks for your attention!