ADVERBS

Describe verbs, adjectives or adverbs

and they answer the questions how,
when, where or how much
1.- FREQUENCY ADVERBS:

Us e adverbs of frequency to
s ay how often you do
s omething. Thes e adverbs are
often us ed with the pres ent
s imple becaus e they indicate
repeated or routine activities .
For example, They often go out
< ALWAYS
< SOMETIMES
< USUALLY
< OFTEN
< NEVER
 My Daily Routine

I usually have to get up at half past six. After I get up I

wash my face, brush my teeth, and then decide what to
wear. After I get dressed I brush my hair. I always don’t
have time for breakfast in the morning because I have to
catch a bus at seven o'clock.

Classes at school start at a quarter to eight except on

Tuesdays when they start at seven.

My classes take place either in our classroom or in

various labs or a gym. After our classes the students
always go for lunch to the canteen.
 After school I sometimes go
shopping or just walk around the
town for a while. When I get home I
like to relax for some time, I listen to
the radio, watch television, and
maybe get a little snack. Then I start
my homework or help with some
housework. Before I know it, the
afternoon is gone and it is evening.
 In my family, we usually eat dinner at about seven
o'clock. At dinner we discuss what happened during the
day. After I help clean up the dinner dishes I either take
a shower or have a bath. Then I watch the TV news.
Sometimes I watch an interesting film or music program
on TV or a video. Sometimes I like to go downtown to see
a movie or to go to a concert with my friends.

Sometimes they come to watch TV at my home or we go

out for a walk. I usually manage to go to bed around
eleven PM.
So this is my daily routine during the week. On the
weekend , it is a completely different story, I like to
sleep late and do nothing.
HE USUALLY WORE MAKE UP
HE NEVER PLAYS WITH HIS RIGHT HAND
 WHEN?
< HE USUALLY WORE MAKE UP

< HE NEVER PLAYS WITH HIS RIGHT HAND

< SHE ALWAYS SINGS ALL THE SONGS

SHE ALWAYS SINGS ALL THE SONGS
CRISTIANO RONALDO SOMETIMES WORKS AS A MODEL
 THESE
ADVERBS GO
BEFORE THE
VERB
Pos itions of Adverbs
One of the hallmarks of adverbs is their ability to move
around in a sentence. Adverbs of manner are
particularly flexible in this regard.

Solemnly the minister addressed her congregation.

The minister solemnly addressed her congregation.

The minister addressed her congregation solemnly.

Adverbs which modify adjectives and
other adverbs

Adverbs which modify adjectives or other

adverbs usually immediately precede the
words they modify.
Examples: The package is extremely large.
We experienced relatively few difficulties.
Buses depart quite regularly.

Extremely modifies the adjective large relatively modifies

,

the adjective few and quite modifies the adverb regularly

, .
The adverbs ago and enough are exceptional, since they
usually follow the adjectives or adverbs they modify.

Examples : That happened long ago.

He is old enough to make his own decis ions .
We ran fast enough to catch the bus.

In thes e examples , the adverbs ago and enough follow the

words they modify. Ago modifies the adverb long, and
enough modifies the adjective old and the adverb fast.

It should be noted that in modern English, when enough is

used as an adjective modifying a noun, it precedes the
noun. For instance, in the following example, the adjective
enough precedes the noun apples .

Do we have enough apples to make a pie?

 However, when ago is used with a noun, it follows the
noun. For instance, in the following example, ago follows
the noun months.

That happened six months ago.

a. Intens ifiers
An adverb which is used to modify adjectives and adverbs,
but which is not usually used to modify verbs, can be
referred to as an intensifier. In the following examples , the
intensifiers are printed in bold type.
I am very happy.
The film was quite good.
You did that rather well.
Must you leave so soon?
In thes e examples , very modifies the adjective happy,
quite modifies the adjective good, rather modifies the
adverb well, and so modifies the adverb soon.

The following words are commonly used as intensifiers :

fairly
quite
rather
so
too
very

In addition, the word really is often used as an intensifier

in informal English.
The film was really good.
You did that really well.
Adverbs which modify
verbs

The following table gives

examples of six different
types of adverb which can
be used to modify verbs.
Adverbs of Adverbs of Adverbs of Adverbs of Connecting Negative

Frequency Manner Location Time Adverbs Adverbs

always carefully ahead again also barely

ever correctly back early consequently hardly

frequently eagerly forward late furthermore little

generally easily here now hence never

never fast high sometime however not

often loudly low then moreover nowhere

rarely patiently near today nevertheless rarely

seldom quickly outside tomorrow otherwise scarcely

sometimes quietly somewhere tonight therefore seldom

usually well there yesterday thus

 Adverbs of frequency
Adverbs of frequency answer the question How often?

An adverb which modifies a verb may occupy one of three main

positions in a clause. These positions may be referred to as the
beginning position, the middle position, and the end position.
Adverbs of frequency may occupy any of these positions. In the
following examples, the adverbs of frequency are printed in bold
type.

An adverb in the beginning position is located at the beginning of

a clause. For example:
Often the wind blows less strongly at night.
In this example, the adverb of frequency often is located at the
beginning of the clause.
 Most adverbs can occupy the
beginning position in a claus e. The
us e of this position tends to
emphas ize the adverb.

An adverb in the end position

occurs after an intrans itive verb, or
after the direct object of a
trans itive verb.
He speaks s eldom.
I vis it her frequently.
 Usually only one adverb at a time can occupy the
beginning position or the middle position in a claus e.
However, more than one adverb at a time can occupy the
end position in a claus e.

When more than one adverb occurs in the end position,

the different types of adverb are usually placed in a
certain order. For instance, in the end position, adverbs
of frequency usually follow adverbs of manner and
adverbs of location, and precede adverbs of time and
adverbs of purpose.

Adverbs of frequency which cons ist of single words

most often occupy the middle position of a claus e. The
location of adverbs in the middle position varies
depending on the type of verb used. Adverbs in the
middle position occupy the locations indicated below:
The following examples illustrate
the us e of adverbs of frequency in
the middle position of a claus e.
The relevant verbs are underlined.

1) We are always on time.

2) He rarely makes a mistake.
3) I have often wondered about that.
4) Have you seen this movie before?
No, I never have.
Adverbs of time
Adverbs of time answer the question When?

Adverbs of time usually occupy either the beginning

position or the end position of a clause.
Examples:
Today I will go to the library.
I will go to the post office tomorrow.

In the end position, adverbs of time usually follow

adverbs of manner and adverbs of location.
With a few exceptions, such as now, then and once,
most adverbs of time may not occupy the middle
position of a clause.

The adverbs now, then and once may occupy any

of the three positions in a clause. For instance, in the
following examples, now occupies the first position,
the middle position, and the end position of a clause.
Examples: Now it is time to leave.
It is now time to leave.
It is time to leave now.
It should be noted that sometimes is an
adverb of frequency, whereas sometime is an
adverb of time.
Examples: I sometimes see him in the park.
I would like to read that book sometime.

Adverb phrases and clauses of time usually

occupy either the beginning or end position of
a clause.
Examples: At nine o'clock, the train will leave.
I will call you when I am ready.
Adverbs of manner most often occupy the end position of a
clause, where they follow an intransitive verb, or the direct
object of a transitive verb.

Examples: We waited patiently for the play to begin.

I sold the strawberries quickly.

An adverb of manner may be placed at the beginning of a

clause, in order to emphasize the idea expressed by the
adverb.

Examples: Patiently, we waited for the show to begin.

Quickly, I sold the strawberries.
In these examples, the ideas expressed by patiently and
quickly are emphasized.
Adverbs of manner are often placed in the middle position of a clause,
particularly when the clause contains no adverb of frequency.

Examples: I s lowly opened the door.

I have carefully considered all of the possibilities.

In informal English, adverbs of manner are often placed immediately after

the word to of an infinitive. When this is done, the infinitive is referred to as
a s plit infinitive.

Examples: I wanted to carefully consider the situation.

In this example, the infinitive to cons ider is split by the adverb carefully.

However, in formal English, it is considered preferable not to use split

infinitives. In formal English, the above example could be written:
I wanted to consider the situation carefully.
Adverbs of location, and adverb phrases
and clauses of location, most often
occupy the end position of a clause,
where they precede adverbs of time and
adverbs of purpose

Examples: I am going there tomorrow.

He left his bicycle in the driveway last night.

I know the office where she works.

2.- ADVERBS OF PLACE:
They show where the action is done.

< HERE
< THERE
< OUTSIDE
< INSIDE
< UPSTAIRS
< DOWNSTAIRS
IS DISNEYWORLD IN THE STATES?
YES, IT IS. IT IS THERE
 WHERE?
< IT IS THERE

< THEY ARE HERE

< PLUTO IS OUTSIDE ITS HOUSE

< THE PUPPIES ARE INSIDE THE HOUSE

PLUTO IS OUTSIDE ITS HOUSE
THE PUPPIES ARE INSIDE THE HOUSE
3.- Adverbs of Manner: They provide
information on how someone does
something. For example: Jack drives very
carefully

< QUICKLY
< CAREFULLY
< INMEDIATELY
< SLOWLY
< LOVELY
< BEAUTIFULLY
THESE ADVERBS COM E
FROM ADJECTIVES
SLOW SLOWLY
QUICK QUICKLY
BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFULLY

CAREFUL CAREFULLY
SHE SINGS BEAUTIFULLY
THESE DRIVERS HAVE TO DRIVE CAREFULLY
 HOW?
SHE SINGS BEAUTIFULLY

THESE DRIVERS HAVE TO DRIVE CAREFULLY

THE DRIVER OF THIS CAR HAS TO DRIVE

SLOWLY
THIS STUDENT SHOULD WAKE UP INMEDIATELY
THE DRIVER OF THIS CAR MUST DRIVE SLOWLY
WHAT A LOVELY PLACE!
REM EM BER: NOT ALL OF THE ADJECTIVES ADD
“LY” AT THE END TO BECOM E ADVERBS

BAD BADLY
HAPPY HAPPILY
SURPRISING SURPRISINGLY
OBVIOUS OBVIOUSLY
QUIET QUIETLY
HEAVY HEAVILY
SERIOUS SERIOUSLY
TERRIBLE TERRIBLY
THEY ARE CELEBRATING HAPPILY
THEY ARE WATCHING TELEVISION QUIETLY
HE IS TERRIBLY SORRY
SHE IS OVBIOUSLY SCARED
HE DRINKS HEAVILY
4.- Adverbs of Time: They provide
information on when something
happens .
For example: We'll let you know
our decision next week.
< next month
< next weekend
< next christmas
< next vacations
< last year
< last month
I WAS IN “CABURGA” LAST SUMMER
 WHEN?
< I WAS IN THE AIRPORT LAST YEAR

< I WAS IN “CABURGA” LAST SUMMER

< I WAS IN “CERRO ÑIELOL” LAST VACATION

I WAS IN “CERRO ÑIELOL” LAST VACATION.
5.- Adverbs of Degree: They provide
information concerning the strength
or intens ity of an action. For
example: They like playing golf a lot.
Bas ically they ans wer the sort of question
that as ks How much ...? or How little...?

Adverbs of degree include; almost, entirely,

extremely, greatly, highly, immens ely,
moderately, partially, perfectly, practically,
profoundly, strongly, totally, tremendous ly, very,
virtually etc.
The man drove badly
They enjoyed the film immens ely.
THE WATER WAS EXTREMELY COLD
SHE IS COMPLETELY EXHAUSTED
FROM THE TRIP
THEY WERE JUST LEAVING
SHE HAS ALMOST FINISHED
SHE IS TOO TIRED TO GO OUT TONIGHT
THE COFFEE IS TOO HOT
THIS WOMAN IS VERY BEAUTIFUL
 HOW MUCH?
< The man drove very badly

< The woman was very beautiful

< The coffee was very hot

 TRANSLATE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES USING ADVERBS

1.- ESTOY COMPLETAMENTR FURIOSO.

I’M COMPLETELY FURIOUS.

2.- ESTOY REALMENTE HAMBRIENTO

I’M REALLY HUNGRY.

3.- ESTOY EXTREMADAMENTE SORPRENDIDO

I’M EXTREMELY SURPRISED.

4.- ESTOY TERRIBLEMENTE ASUSTADO

I’M TERRIBLY SCARED.

5.- ESTOY TOTALMENTER ABURRIDO

I’M TOTALLY BORED.
6.- SIEMPRE ESTOY CONTENTA.
I’M ALWAYS HAPPY.

7.- ESTOY MUY ENOJADA.

I’M VERY ANGRY.

8.- ESTOY TAN SEDIENTO.

I’M SO THIRSTY.

9.- YA CASI TERMINE MI TAREA.

I ALMOST FINISHED MY HOMEWORK

10.- ESTOY ABSOLUTAMENTE CONFUNDIDO.

I’M ABSOLUTELY CONFUSED.

11.- NUNCA ESTOY TRISTE.

I’M NEVER SAD
12.- GENERALMENTE TOMO LECHE AL DESAYUNO.
I USUALLY HAVE MILK FOR BREAKFAST.

13.- RECIEN APAGUE EL COMPUTADOR.

I JUST TURNED THE COMPUTER OFF = I JUST TURNED OFF THE COMPUTER.

14.- FUI AL CINE AYER.

I WENT TO THE MOVIES YESTERDAY = YESTERDAY I WENT TO THE MOVIES.

15.- ESTO ES HORRIBLEMENTE FEO.

THIS IS AWFULLY AWFUL.

16.- ELLA CANTA PESIMO.

SHE SINGS TERRIBLY = SHE SINGS AWFULLY .

17.- ELLA PINTA HERMOSO.

SHE PAINTS BEAUTIFULLY = SHE PAINTS NICELY

18.- EL BEBE MUCHISIMO.

HE DRINKS HEAVILY.

19.- EL MANEJA CUIDADOSAMENTE.

HE DRIVES CAREFULLY.
20.- DEFINITIVAMENTE LA CONOZCO.
I DEFINITELY KNOW HER = DEFINITELY I KNOW HER = I KNOW HER.
DEFINITELY

21.- TU ERES DEMASIADO BUENA.

YOU ARE TOO GOD.

22.- EL CORRE RAPIDAMENTE.

HE RUNS QUICKLY = HE RUNS FASTLY

23.- YO HABLO LENTAMENTE.

I SPEAK SLOWLY.

24.- ESTO ES ESPECIALMENTE INTERESANTE.

THIS IS ESPECIALLY INTERESTING.

25.- REPENTINAMENTE UNA PERSONA APARECIO.

SUDDENLY, A PERSON APPEARED = A PERSON APPEARED, SUDDENLY.

26.- YO APOYO MUCHO ESO.

I STRONGLY SUPPORT THAT = I SUPPORT THAT, STRONGLY.

27.- A DECIR VERDAD YO LO VI

ACTUALLY, I SAW HIM = I SAW HIM, ACTUALLY
Where do thes e adverbs come from?
1.- ABRUPTLY
2.- ACCURATELY
3.- BADLY
4.- BEAUTIFULLY
5.- BRIGHTLY
6.- BRILLIANTLY
7.- CAREFULLY
8.- CASUALLY
9.- CHEAPLY
10.- CLOSELY
11.- CLUMSILY
12.- CONFORTABLY
13.- CORRECTLY
14.- DANGEROUSLY
 CHANGE THESE ADJECTIVES INTO ADVERBS
1.- DIFFERENT
2.- DRAMATICAL DON’T FORGET
3.- EASY THAT THE
4.- EFFECTIVE
5.- EFFICIENT
ADJECTIVES
6.- FAITHFUL ENDING IN “Y”
7.- FIRM HAS A SPECIAL
8.- FORMAL
9.- FREE RULE
10.- GENTLE
11.- GRACEFUL DON’T FORGET
12.- HEAVY THAT THE
13.- HONEST ADJECTIVES
14.- NEAT
15.- NICE
ENDING IN
16.- PATIENT “FUL” DOUBLE
17.- PEACEFUL THE LAST
CONSONANT
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