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Adverbs - Glossary of Terms


Adverbs

Adverbs are mainly used to modify verbs.  They are used to express when, where, how, for what reason or to what degree an action is performed.  Many adverbs - especially those that express how an action is performed - end "ly".

Examples (adverbs in bold):

The mad season starts in August. (when)
Toby played in the garden. (where)
She ran quickly. (how)
As it has stopped raining, the game can continue. (reason)
They dance more gracefully. (degree)

In this role, adverbs are also known as adjuncts.  However, adverbs can also modify adjectives and other adverbs.

Examples (adverbs in bold):

extremely tall lady (tall is an adjective)
She typed the letter remarkably quickly. (quickly is an adverb)
 
Interactive example:
 
Take this pen and write the following down carefully. [show me the adverb]
 
When an adverb modifies an adjective, do not join them with a hyphen unless you need to eliminate ambiguity.

It is a wonderfully-decorated table.
Associated pages:
 
What are adverbial clauses and phrases?
What are adverbs?
Glossary of grammatical terms
 
  

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