Does the adverb tell you how, when, or where?

Key Notes :

What is an Adverb?

👉 An adverb is a word that gives more information about a verb (an action word).

  • It tells us HOW, WHEN, or WHERE something happens. 🎯
🟡 Adverbs of HOW 🤸‍♀️

They tell us how the action happens.

💡 Clue words: quickly, slowly, happily, sadly, loudly, quietly

✅ Examples:

  • She sings sweetly 🎤.
  • The dog ran fast 🐕💨.
  • He speaks clearly 🗣️.
🔵 Adverbs of WHEN ⏰

They tell us when the action happens.

💡 Clue words: now, then, yesterday, today, soon, later, always

✅ Examples:

  • I will call you tomorrow ☎️.
  • We play outside after school 🏃‍♂️.
  • She arrived early 🕗.
🟢 Adverbs of WHERE 🗺️

They tell us where the action happens.

💡 Clue words: here, there, everywhere, inside, outside, upstairs, nearby

✅ Examples:

  • The kids are playing outside 🏡.
  • Please sit here 🪑.
  • The cat looked upstairs 🐱⬆️.
🌈 Quick Tip! 🌟

👉 Ask yourself:

  • Does it tell HOW? → action style 🎭
  • Does it tell WHEN? → time ⏳
  • Does it tell WHERE? → place 🏠

If yes, it’s an adverb! 🎉

🧩 Fun Practice 🎮

👉 Look at the sentence:

  • “The bird flew quickly.”

🕵️‍♀️ Question: Does “quickly” tell how, when, or where?

  • ✅ Answer: HOW 🏎️
🌟 Remember:
  • Adverbs make sentences more interesting ✨ by telling us HOW, WHEN, or WHERE something happens!

Let’s practice!🖊️