Adverbs are words that modify (1) verbs,
(2) adjectives, and (3) other adverbs. They tell how (manner), when
(time), where (place), how much (degree), and why (cause). Why is a common
one-word adverb that tells why. Adverbs that tell us how, when, where, and
why always modify the verb. Adverbs that tell us how much modify
adjectives or other adverbs. These adverbs are also called qualifiers
because they strengthen or weaken the words they modify.
are words that modify (1) verbs,
(2) adjectives, and (3) other adverbs. They tell (manner), (time), (place),
(degree), and (cause). is a common one-word adverb that tells why. Adverbs
that tell us and always modify the verb. Adverbs that tell us modify
adjectives or other adverbs. These adverbs are also called because they
strengthen or weaken the words they modify.
Examples: He kicked the ball solidly. (how);
He kicked the ball immediately. (when); He kicked the ball forward. (where);
He kicked the ball too hard. (how much).
Find the adverbs in the following sentences
and what they tell us.
1. Paul answered the question quickly.
2. The answer was given too softly.
3. I soon understood what he said yesterday.
4. Becky and Pam wanted to know then and
there.
5. Why do we misunderstand others so often?
Answers
1. quickly (how)
2. too (how much), softly (how)
3. soon (when), yesterday (when)
4. then (when), there (where)
5. why (why), so (how much), often (when)