Adverb

Adverb-Study Notes-1

Recap of definition and types of adverbs:

Definition: Word that tells us something more about a verb = Adverb.

Examples of each:

1. The windmill is spinning SLOWLY.

(is spinning how? Ans: Slowly. Thus, slowly = adverb of manner)

Adverb Practice Exercise – 1

See the picture and fill in the correct adverb. Choose from those given in brackets:

1. The parrot is _____ the cage. [on / inside]

2. The weather cock is revolving _____. [slowly / fast]

3. The new trains move quite _____. [swiftly / slowly]

Adverb-Study Notes-2

Adverbs of degree:

Tells us something more about verbs, adjectives and adverbs. Ask the question “How much?” to the verb, adjective or adverb.

Examples:

1. Sheila played the guitar QUITE well.

[Explanation: Played how? Ans: well. Thus, well = adverb of manner.

How much well? Ans: Quite. Thus, quite = adverb of degree.

Here this adverb (quite) is modifying another adverb (well)]