Adverbs

An adverb is usually defined as a word that gives more information about a verb.

Adverbs are used to modify a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.

        Example:

1. She is extremely happy. They are absolutely sure.

Adverbs are often formed by adding -ly to an adjectives.

        Example:

1. Beautiful to beautifully
2. Careful to carefully

 BE CAREFUL! 

• Some adjectives do not change in the adverb form. The most important of these are: fast-fast, hard-hard
• Good is probably the most important exception. The adverb form of 'good' is 'well'. Unfortunately, this is common mistake that many Americans make!

 NOT! - He plays tennis good.

Adverbs do not modify nouns or pronouns.

Adverbs answer the questions how, when , and where.

There are many different types of adverbs. Some examples of adverbs are simple, interrogative, and conjunctive adverbs.

A simple adverb is used as a modifier telling manner, time, place, degree, or number.

        Examples:

1.  Eric jumped yesterday.
2. The table belongs there.
3. He seemed extremely edgy.

Comparative adverbs are used for making comparisons.

        Examples:

1. If the adverb is carefully than the comparative form would be more carefully.
2. If the adverb is early than the comparative form would be earlier

An interrogative adverb asks a question.

        Example:

1. Where have you been?

A conjunctive adverb connects two independent clauses. Some common conjunctive adverbs are accordingly, also, anyhow, besides, consequently, however, moreover, nevertheless, otherwise, still, then, therefore, and yet.

        Example:

1. Michael did not do his homework; however, he still received good grades.                             

 Some common mistakes 

1. Most is an adjective, but almost is an adverb.
2. Easy is an adjective, but easily is an adverb.
3. Good is an adjective, but well is an adverb.

Adverb Clauses

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