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.

Adverbs are also used to modify adjectives, other
adverbs, a whole sentence and a prepositional phrase.

Examples:
to modify adjectives She is very excited.
to modify other adverbs He ran very quickly.
to modify a whole sentence Actually, we dont
know.
to modify prepositional phrase The ball flew right
through the window.

Adverbs of manner describe how
Example : happily, easily, loudly, well

She sings happily.
He shouted loudly.

Adverbs of time describe when
Example : soon, then, now, before, since, already

They need the books now.
I lived here before.

Adverbs of place describe where
Examples : here, there, everywhere, nowhere

Ive looked everywhere but I cant 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.


Adverbs of frequency describe how often
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?

Adverbs of negation.
Examples : no, not

They are not here.
No, I did not see your pen

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-position
Mrs. Wan often bakes delicious cakes.
I have always enjoyed sentimental music
End-position
Jane screamed suddenly.
We ended the meeting early.
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.


Adverbs never place in mid- position.

1. Adverbs of place
She came inside.

2. Adverbs of definite time.
The fire occurred yesterday.
Tomorrow, I shall visit my grandmother
3. Adverbs of definite frequency
This magazine is published monthly.
We practice together daily.

4. Adverbs used to evaluate ( to say how well something
is done.
They dance beautifully.
My sister does not cook well.
1. Adverbs never placed in end-position
Examples: only, simply, also, specially, too,
either , as well, particular, definitely,
nearly almost, quite, hardly, scarcely, etc.
Mid-position Adverbs
1. Before verbs
We always travel together.
They seldom go to cinema.

2. After is
Ali is never around when I need him.

The shopping complexes are often crowded in
the evening.
3. After the first auxiliary verbs ( if the verbs has several
parts ).
You will definitely have to return the book to the
library.
My parents have never question me on my decision.

4. Before an auxiliary verbs ( if it used alone ).
I never will. ( to the question Will you return? )
I always did. ( to the question Did you love him? )
5. Adverbs of manner are put after auxiliary verbs .
Dont worry, it will be well taken care of.
Has it been properly 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.
End-position adverbs
Generally, the order of adverbs in end
positions is an follow.

1. Adverbs of manner+ 2. Adverbs of place+ 3. Adverbs of
time
Example:
We study hard in school daily.
They performed well on the stage
tonight
From an Adjective
Careful Carefully
Beautiful Beautifully
Fitting Fittingly
From a present participle
Willing willingly
Glowing Glowingly
Surprising surprisingly
From a present participle
Assured Assuredly
Affected Affectedly
From an Adjective
Horrible Horribly
Terrible Terribly
When adjective ends in y, the advebs is formed by
replacing final y with ily



When adjective ends in ic, the adverbs is formed by
replacing final ic with -ically
From an adjective
Happy Happily
Lucky Luckily
From an adjective
Economic Economically
Ironic Ironically
Using suitable adverbs will make your writings more
interesting. Look at the example:

VERBS ADVERBS
Act Quickly, suddenly, warily, suspiciously, strangely
Apologize Sincerely, humbly, sheepishly
Fall Heavily, suddenly, accidently, weakly, clumsily
Need Badly, immediately, urgently
Sing Loudly, softly, sweetly, tunefully, melodiously
Write neatly., carelessly, beautifully, legibly