Lexis(Adverbs)

Question 1

What do adverbs do?

Answer 1

Modify verbs.They can post / pre modify them.

Question 2

Adverb of Manner

Answer 2

Shows how a verb is being done e.g cheerfully ,happily, carefully

Question 3

Adverb of time

Answer 3

Shows when a verb is being done e.g now, yesterday ,soon , yet

Question 4

Adverb of place

Answer 4

Shows where a verb is being done e.g abroad, everywhere,away

Question 5

Adverb of frequency

Answer 5

Shows how often a verb is being done e.g always, sometimes, often, usually.

Question 6

Adverb of degree

Answer 6

Shows the extent to which the verb is being done and the intensity of it. e.g absolutely, entirely , very , deeply, just

Question 7

Adverb of quantity

Answer 7

Shows the amount that is being done to the verb. e.g completely, nearly, hardly