Adverbs Flashcards
What are adverbs of manner?
Adverbs of manner describe how an action is done. Examples include quietly, carefully, politely, softly, and quickly.
Adverbs of manner modify verbs to indicate the manner in which an action occurs.
What are adverbs of time?
Adverbs of time indicate when an action happens. Examples include yesterday, tomorrow, last year, last week, and the other day.
Adverbs of time help to specify the timing of actions.
What are adverbs of frequency?
Adverbs of frequency describe how often an action occurs. Examples include always, usually, often, sometimes, and never.
These adverbs help convey the regularity of actions.
What are adverbs of probability?
Adverbs of probability indicate the likelihood of something happening. Examples include certainly, definitely, maybe, perhaps, and possibly.
These adverbs express the degree of certainty regarding an event.
What are adverbs of duration?
Adverbs of duration describe how long an action lasts. Examples include still, yet, and any more.
They provide information on the time span of actions.
What are adverbs of degree?
Adverbs of degree describe the intensity or extent of an action or adjective. Examples include completely, strongly, totally, quite, and rather.
These adverbs modify adjectives or verbs to indicate intensity.
What are adverbial phrases?
Adverbial phrases consist of two or more words that function as an adverb to modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb. Examples include in the garden and on the table.
Adverbial phrases serve a similar function to single-word adverbs but provide more detail.
