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ENGLISH LANGUAGE
PRESENTATION
(ADVERBS)
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W HAT IS AN A DVERB?
An adverb is used to describe the action of a
verb such as how, where or when it is done.
Examples:He frowned angrily.
She shouted loudly.
They passed the test easily.
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Adverbs are also used to modify verbs,
adjectives, other adverbs, a whole sentence
and a prepositional phrase.
Examples:
to modify verbs ² She drives slowly.
to modify adjectives - She is ver y excited
to modify other adverbs - H e ran ver y quickly.to modify a whole sentence - Actually, we
don·t know.
to modify prepositional phrase - T he ball flew
right through the window.
W HAT IS AN A DVERB?
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T YPES OF A DVERBS
� Adverbs of manner describe ¶ how·
Examples: happily, easily, loudly, well
She sings happily.He shouted loudly.
� Adverbs of time describe ¶ when·
Examples: soon, then, now, before, since, already
They need the books now.
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� Adverbs of place describe ¶ where·
Examples: here, there, everywhere, nowhere
I·ve looked everywhere but I can·t find it.She was here just a few minutes ago.
� Adverbs of degree describe ¶ how much·
Examples: almost, much, only, quite, very, rather
Rahim runs much faster than Johari.
He is very good at chess.
T YPES OF A DVERBS
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� Adverbs of frequency describe ¶ how of ten·
Examples: once, twice, again
I once saw a yellow beetle.I beat the boy twice.
� Adverbs of interrogation are used in questions.
Examples: where?, when?, how?
Where do you stay?
When did he call?
How long is it?
T YPES OF A DVERBS
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� Adverbs of negation.
Examples: no, not
They are not here.No, I did not see your pen.
T YPES OF A DVERBS
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THE ROYAL ORDER OF ADVERBS
Verb Manner Place Frequency Time Purpose
Beth
swimshappily
in the
pool
every
morning
before
dawnto keep in shape.
Dad
walks impatiently
into
town
every
afternoon
before
supper to get a newspaper.
Ali
naps
in her
room
every
morning
before
lunch.
In actual practice, of course, it would be highly unusual to have a string of adverbial modifiers beyond
two or three (at the most). Because the placement of adverbs is so flexible, one or two of the
modifiers would probably move to the beginning of the sentence: "Every afternoon before supper, Dad
impatiently walks into town to get a newspaper." When that happens, the introductory adverbial
modifiers are usually set off with a comma.
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POSITION OF A DVERBS
Adverbs can be placed anywhere in the sentence.
� Initial position (at the beginning of a sentence or
clause)Soon, he walked out of the class
Suddenly, Jane screamed
� Mid-positionMrs. Wan often bakes delicious cakes.
I have always enjoyed sentimental music.
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� End-position
Jane screamed suddenly.
We ended the meeting early.
POSITION OF A DVERBS
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Most adverbs can fit both mid-position and end-
position.
She often falls ill.
She falls ill often.
I completely forgot about it.
I forgot about it completely.
POSITION OF A DVERBS
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Adverbs never placed in mid-position.
1. Adverbs of place
She came inside.We climbed upwards.
2. Adverbs of definite time
T he fire occurred yesterda y.Tomorr ow, I shall visit my grandmother
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3. Adverbs of definite frequency
T his magazine is published monthly.
We practise together daily.
4. Adverbs used to evaluate (to say how well
something is done.
T hey danced beauti f ully.
My sister does not cook well.
POSITION OF A DVERBS (E XCEPTION 1)
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1. Adverbs never placed in end-position
E xamples: only, simply, also, specially, too, either, as
well, particular, definitely, nearly almost, quite,
hardly, scarcely, etc.
POSITION OF A DVERBS (E XCEPTION 2)
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Where to put the adverbs (General
Rules)
A dverb Type Possible Positions Eg of sentences
Frequency
(How often?)
- always
- often
- sometimes
- never
Before the verb in
simple tenses
I never swim when it·s
raining.
A fter the auxiliary
(helping verb)
She had never seen him.
A fter modal verbs
(can, will, may)
You must always follow
your mother·s advice.
Usually, sometimes,
often, normally,
frequently and
occasionally can start a
sentence for emphasis.
Sometimes, I watch a
movie on TV.
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A dverb Type Possible Positions Eg of sentences
Manner
(How?)
- easily
- quickly
- quietly
- happily
Either before or after
the verb
He easily won the game.
He won easily.
A fter the object (when
there is one)
Remember: Never
between Verb and
Object
He won the game easily.
He won easily the game.
(Incorrect)
A dverb Type Possible Positions Eg of sentences
Place
(Where)
- here/there
- outside
- inside
- overseas
A fter the verb Please sit here.
He went outside for a
smoke.
A fter the object
Remember: Never
between Verb and
Object
Put the books here.
Put here the books.
(Incorrect)
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A dverb Type Possible Positions Eg of sentences
Time
(When)
- tomorrow
- then
- early
- now
A fter the verb I·m going tomorrow.
A fter the object
Remember: Never
between Verb and
Object
He finished his homework
early.
He is going to Melaka
now.
He finished early hishomework. (Incorrect)
A dverb Type Possible Positions Eg of sentences
Degree
(to whatcertain extent)
- very
- completely
- hardly
- totally
Before an adjective they
describe
I felt completely
exhausted.
Before an adverb they
describe
She arrived very early.
The man sings very
melodiously.
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Mid-position Adverb
1. Before verb
We alwa ys travel together.T hey seldom go to cinema.
2. After ¶be·
Ali is never around when I need him.T he shopping complexes are of ten crowded in
the evening.
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3. After the first auxiliary verb (if the verb has
several parts).
Y ou will de f initel y have to return the book to
the library.My parents have never question me on my
decision.
4. Before an auxiliary verb (if if it is used alone).
I never will. (to the question ¶Will you return?·)
I alwa ys did. (to the question ¶Did you love him?·)
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5. Adverbs of manner are put after auxiliary verbs.
Don·t worry, it will be well taken care of.
H as it been pr o per ly washed.
6. In emphatic sentences, many adverbs are
placed before the first auxiliary verb.
I really thought he was an honest fellow.
She never has been an easy person to deal with.
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End-position Adverb
Generally, the order of adverbs in end-positions is as
follow.
1. A dverbs of manner+ 2. A dverbs of place+ 3. A dverbs of time
Example:
We study hard in school daily.T hey performed well on the stage tonight.
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A DVERB FORMATION
From an Adjective
Careful C are f ully
Beautiful Beauti f ully
Fitting F itting ly
From a Present Participle Willing W illing ly
Glowing Glowing ly
Surprising Sur prising ly
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A DVERB FORMATION
From a Present Participle
Assured Assuredly
Affected A ff ectedly
When adjective ends in -able or -ible, the adverb is
formed by replacing final -e with - y
From an Adjective
Horrible H orribly
Terrible T erribly
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When adjective ends in - y, the adverb is formed by
replacing final - y with -ily
From an Adjective
Happy H appily
Lucky Luckily
A DVERB FORMATION
When adjective ends in -ic, the adverb is formed by
replacing final -ic with -ically
From an Adjective
Economic E conomically
Ironic I r onically
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Adverbs are compared in the same way as
Adjectives. Look at the examples:
POSITIVE COMPARATIVE SUPERLATIVE
Early E ar lier E ar liest
Badly Wor se Wor st
Much M ore M ost
Angrily M ore Angrily M ost Angrily
COMPARISON OF A DVERBS
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Using suitable adverbs will make your writings
more interesting. Look at the examples:
A DVERBS COMMONLY USED W ITH
CERTAIN V ERBS
VERBS ADVERBS
Act quickly, suddenly, warily, suspiciously, strangely
Apologise sincerely, humbly, sheepishly
Fall heavily, suddenly, accidently, weakly, clumsily
Need badly, immediately, urgently
Sing loudly, softly, sweetly, tunefully, melodiously
Write neatly, carelessly, beautifully, legibly
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1. Complete these sentences with suitable adverbs.
a) She walked _______________________.
b) The bird sang ______________________.
c) Take these dirty socks away ____________________.
d) She ____________________ got killed.
e) They _______________________take the short cut to school.
f) Pradeep is _____________________the first in class
g) ___________________________are you going home today?
h) ____________________ are you going to finish your work?
i) _________________________, he is the one.
j) She is _________________________my best friend.
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2. Write out these sentences using the correct from of
the adverb in brackets.
a) The ( soon ) you finish your work , the ( good ).
b) The children walked ( fast ) than their mother.
c) Karen speaks ( softly ) than anyone I know.
d) I can whistle the ( loud )
e) He can do sums ( easy ) than any of us
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3. Select an adverb for each sentence and insert in the
correct place.
a) We were very happy and contented.
b) A lbert began to get restless after a few minutes.
c) Lincoln loved to read and would walk for miles to borrow a
book.
d) It was a difficult journey but they arrived in persia.
e) If you practise, you might become a tennis star one day.
f) Some Singaporeans speak three or four languages.
g) Our local market is becoming crowded and dirty
h) Singapore is associated with orchids which seem to represent
the stunning beauty of the east.
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Increasingly again strongly safely Very often hard there fluently
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