ADVERBS

Adverbs are words that tell us more about verbs.

Adverbs of manner Adverbs of time

tell us how actions are tell us when the actions

done. are done.
E.g. Arif walks slowly. E.g. Mr. Li bought a new car
yesterday.
Types
Of
Adverbs of frequency Adverb Adverbs of degree

tell us how often the tell us how much of the actions

actions are done. are done

e.g. He usually cycles to e.g. He has almost finished the

school cake.
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Adverbs of Example
manner quickly, gracefully, carefully, quietly,
excitedly, soundly, etc.
time last week, tomorrow, soon, then, now, last
year, next week, etc.
frequency sometimes, seldom, rarely, never, often,
usually, etc.
degree Very, quite, hardly, nearly, just, etc.
ADVERBS (cont.)
Exercises Rewrite the sentences below correctly.

1. Raju carried the jug carefully and spilt the drink on the floor.
2. Xiulings teacher was happy that she answered the question wrongly.
3. The field is flooded because it rained lightly last night.
4. My father drives to work everyday. He always takes a bus.
5. Mingyuan has to finish his work tonight because he has to hand it in
yesterday.
6. I am hardly happy to get all As in my examination. I am so happy I can
cry.
7. Tarmizi often visits his aunt. He visits her once a year.
8. The dancers danced cumsily and won the first prize.
9. Sapok was excited when the doorbell rang. He slowly ran to the door.
10. Lets go for a picnic today. The sun is shining gloomily.