PARTS OF SPEECH

PARTS OF SPEECH:  ADVERBS

Adverbs are words used to describe or modify verbs. Adverbs give more information about a verb. Use adverbs to make your writing more interesting. Here are some examples:

DESCRIBE THE MAN'S ACTIONS:  He's working quickly. He's working hard. He's  working carefully. He's working fast. "Quickly, carefully, slowly, hard, fast, hurriedly" are all adverbs.  He's  working slowly. He's working hurriedly.

Frank worked more yesterday .   (WHEN) Steve works here .                     (WHERE) Adverbs give information about the  time, place and manner of the action. They work well together.              (HOW)

ADJECTIVE ADVERB ADJECTIVE ADVERB new newly quick quickly Most adverbs have -ly at the end. happy happily careful carefully

ADJECTIVE ADVERB ADJECTIVE ADVERB hard hard fast fast Some adverbs are irregular. early early good well

Quickly, he finished his work. He quickly finished his work. Adverbs have many possible  positions within a sentence. He finished his work quickly.

Frank works more quickly than Steve. Steve works more carefully than Frank. Adverbs can be used  to compare actions. Which worker works more efficiently?

Paul is a very good worker.  Sandy is frequently busy. Adverbs can be used  to modify adjectives. Our teacher is always patient with us.

Paul went to the store, then he went to the post office. I should have studied; instead, I went to a movie. Adverbs can be used to join two clauses together.  I have no money; I'd go with you otherwise. I think, therefore I am. These adverbs are called conjunctive adverbs.  Some of the most common conjunctive adverbs are: also, consequently, finally, furthermore, hence, however, incidentally, indeed, instead,  likewise, meanwhile, nevertheless, next, nonetheless, otherwise, still, then, therefore, thus