Grammar- Adverbs

Question 1

Define an Adverb

Answer 1

• A word that modifies a verb telling you how, where or when an action takes place
• Can also modify adjectives, telling you how much (e.g. ‘I am REALLY delighted’)

Question 2

Define Adverbs of Manner.

Answer 2

• Tells you how the action was completed
• e.g. ‘I ate the cheese greedily’

Question 3

Define Adverbs of Time.

Answer 3

• Tell you when the action was completed
• e.g. ‘She bought the cheese yesterday’

Question 4

Define Adverbs of Place.

Answer 4

• Tell you where the action was completed
• e.g. ‘Put the cheese THERE’

Question 5

Define Adverbs of Frequency.

Answer 5

• Tell you how often the action is completed
• e.g. ‘I regularly buy cheese’

Question 6

Define Adverbs of Degree.

Answer 6

• Tell you how much the action is completed (e.g. ‘I REALLY like mayonnaise’).
• Can also modify adjectives in some cases (e.g. ‘Those flowers are EXTREMELY beautiful’)

Question 7

Define an Adverbial.

Answer 7

• Part of a clause or sentence which identifies where, when + how- modifying the verb.