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Learn about adverbs and how they describe the manner, place, and time of an action. Explore different types of adverbs and examples.
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In the parts of speech adverb play an important role. What is an adverb then?
Adverbs:-Basically, most adverbs tell us how, where or when something is done. In other words, they describe the manner, place or time of an action.
Commonly, adverbs are formed from adjectives. Some are here below;
Many adverbs end with ly. You make these adverbs by addinglyto adjectives. Note: Some words that end in ly are not adverbs. Some adjectives end in lytoo. For Example:- 1. Auya was feeling very lonely last evening. 2. Ondigo is wearing a lovely blouse. 3. It is a very lively lesson.
Kinds of Adverbs Manner Place Time Frequency Purpose/Reason It describes in which manner an action is done. It describes where an action is done. It describes when an action is done. It shows how many times an action is done. It describes the purpose or reason for the action.
Kinds of Adverbs It shows how much or in what degree or to what extent. Which says yes if it is yes and no if it is no Quantity/Degree Affirmation /Negation
Adverbs of Place: Some adverbs and adverb phrases answer the question “where?”. They are called adverbs of place. Examples 1. The kittens are playing upstairs. 2. Charity is in the gardenwith Robina. 3. We’re going to Lietego secondaryfor bench marking. 4. It’s very sunny and warm outside.
Adverbs of place • Motanya livedherefor about two years. • The Bible is on the cupboard. • We have dust all-over. • His children go everywhere with him.
Adverbs of Manner: Some adverbs and adverb phrases describe the way people do things. Examples: 1. Deborah answered all the questions correctly. 2. Otwere was driving carelessly. 3. The plane took offsafely. 4. Obed plays the guitar skillfully.
Adverb of manner • They watched the play carefully. • The flower was beautifully made up • Their only cow looks sickly. • Dr. Matiang’i handled the examination carefully
Adverbs of Time: Some adverbs and adverb phrases answer the question “when?”. They are called adverbs of time. Examples : 1. Mr. Warren has already left. 2.We moved into our new house last week. 3. My favorite T.V. program starts at 6 o’clock. 4. I will be going home tomorrow.
Adverbs Of Time • We shall now begin to work. • He came here a few minutes ago. • Omeka had spoken to Felix yesterday. • Lameck comes here daily. • Ezekiel formerly used to sit here.
More examples of Adverbs:- 1.Moureen sings sweetly. 2. Patrick speaks quite clearly. 3. Victor shouts loudly. 4. Omanga smiled cheerfully. 5.The traffic was moving slowly. 6.Makori writes neatly. 7.We waited patiently for the teacher.
Some more examples of adverbs of different kinds (Manner) • The tortoise walks______________ • 2. We will have our semester exams on______________ • 3. The accident occurred near the _________ • 4. The Form two boys ate their food ______________. • 5. We went----------------- to play. • 6. We shall be through with the survey monkey ______________ (Time) (Place) (Manner) (Place) (Time) outside by tomorrow gluttonously Highway 1st of July slowly
Try this exercise : • His face was dirty and he was dressed ----------------------.(manner) • 2. I did some homework last night and finished it--------------------.(time) • 3. Fridah left her pencil case--------------------------------- . (place) • 4. Speak -----------------------------so everyone can hear you. (manner) • 5. “Go and do your homework.”“I’ve------------------------done it.” (time)
