ADVERBS OF MANNER

Adverbs of manner and degree

What is an adverb?

An adverb is a word that can modify or describe a verb, adjective, another adverb, or entire sentence. Adverbs can be used to show manner (how something happens), degree (to what extent), place (where), and time (when). Adverbs are usually formed by adding -ly to the end of an adjective (e.g., “quick” becomes “quickly”)

Adverbs of manner

-Describes how an action is performed or how something happens. In most cases, adverbs of manner occur after the main verb. Examples: -Jessie read quietly. -Tom laughed loudly. -If the verb has a direct object (a thing being acted upon), the adverb should be placed before the verb or at the end of the sentence. It should never be placed between the verb and its object (in the following examples, “the book” is the object). Examples: -Jessie read quietly the book. -Jessie quietly read the book. -Jessie read the book quietly.

Adverbs of degree

-Are used to qualify verbs, adjectives, or adverbs by expressing extent or degree. Some common adverbs of degree include: “extremely,” “absolutely,” “slightly,” “quite,” and “enough.” Examples: -The medication had a very positive effect. -I’ll be ready soon; I’m almost finished. -I just finished my homework.