This section is for those who wish to deepen their knowledge of adverbs, this is optional and this won't be included in the final test.
There are various different kinds of adverbs. We will go over them now and afterwards there's a short test to see if you can recognise the different kinds.
Adverbs of frequency:
We use these adverbs do describe how often we do things or how often things happen.
Examples of adverbs of frequence: Always, usually, sometimes, often, rarely, never, etc.
He usually eats three meals a day.
I normally buy my groceries at the Aldi.
Adverbs of manner
We use these adverbs to describe how something happens or is done. These are the adverbs we've mostly discussed so far.
Examples of adverbs of manner: Clumsily, slowly, poorly, well, fast, quietly, etc.
The students were stuying very quietly.
That bird sings very cheerfully.
Adverbs of time
Adverbs of time describe when something happens.
Examples of adverbs of time: Now, yesterday, next week, today, last year, etc.
We're going to France next week!
They went to see grandpa yesterday.
Adverbs of place
Adverbs of place describe where something happens or where something is.
Examples of adverbs of place: Above, away, outside, there, inside, everywhere, etc.
They go everywhere together.
Open your gift to see what's inside.
Adverbs of degree
Adverbs of degree describe qualities, properties, states, conditions, and relations.
Examples of adverbs of degree: Quite, very, extremely, hardly, barely, etc.
I can barely keep up with you.
I'm absolutely sure I told her.
The building was completely destroyed by the earthquake.