Adverbs Flashcards
adverbs
used to modify a verb, an adjective, or another adverb
When an adverb modifies a verb, it usually tells us:
when, where, how, in what manner, or to what extent the action is performed
adverbs modifying verbs
usually tells you when, where, how, in what manner, or to what extent the action is performed
LY ones are usually the ones that tell us how the action is performed, e.g., quickly, slowly, carefully, quietly.)
carefully fast early always sometimes thoroughly
adverbs modifying adjectives
Peter had an EXTREMELY pale face
she wore a BEAUTIFULLY hand-beaded dress
BADLY trained dogs will fail the agility course
adverbs modifying adverbs
Peter Jackson finished his assignment REMARKABLY QUICKLY
Adverbs of Time
tells you WHEN an action occurs
Press the button NOW
I have NEVER BEEN.
I tell him REGULARLY
I tell him ON A DAILY BASIS
^^^^here is a preopositional phrase
Adverbs of Manner
tells us WHERE an action occurs.
Daisies grow EVERYWHERE
I did not put it THERE
I did not put it IN THE BOX
Adverbs of Place
tells us HOW an action occurs
He passed the re-sit EASILY.
The lion crawled STEALTHILY.
The lion crawled LIKE AN ESCAPED CONVICT
Adverb of Degree
tells us TO WHAT degree action occurs
That is the FARTHEST I have ever jumped.
He boxed MORE EFFICIENTLY.
Adverb of Reason
gives A REASON for the main idea.
An adverb of reason usually starts with a subordinating conjunctions
(as, because, given, since)
GIVEN TODAY’S STRONG TIDE, you should expect a tough swim.
I don’t have a bank account BECAUSE I DONT KNOW MY MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME
Adverb of Condition
tells us the condition needed before the main idea comes into effect.
often starts with IF or UNLESS:
IF IT RAINS, the party will be ruined.
I will not talk UNLESS YOU APOLOGISE