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A Post about Adverbs

ADVERBS

• Adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, and another adverb. They express manner, time, place, frequency, and degree among others. 

Types of Adverbs

1. Adverb of Manner - this describes how an action is made. It answers the question "HOW".

    Examples: She dances gracefully.

                      The kid speaks clearly.

2. Adverb of Time - this states the time or occurrence of the action. It answers the question "WHEN".

    Examples: Levi woke early.

                      We conducted a meeting yesterday.

3. Adverb of Place - this states WHERE the action is taking place.

    Example: Please, come inside.

                    Judith will go there next week

                    We are singing here.

4. Adverb of Frequency - it states how OFTEN or how many times an action occurs. 

    Example: Belle has been going to the church every day.

                    I seldom drink coffee.

                    Children should always brush their teeth.

5. Adverb of Degree - it tells the intensity of an action. 

    Examples: You are almost there, honey. 

                      Kim and Yara run very fast. 

                      The coffee is too hot.      

*All bold words in examples are adverbs, while the underlined words are the ones adverbs modify. 

References: http://www.studyandexam.com/adverb2.html

                    https://www.english4today.com/englishgrammar/grammar/adverbs_degree.php