Identify adverbs
Key Notes :
π What is an Adverb? |
π An adverb is a word that tells us more about a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
π It shows how, when, where, or how often something happens.
π‘ Example:
- She sings sweetly. π€β¨ (How does she sing?)
- He came yesterday. ποΈ (When did he come?)
- The cat slept outside. ππ‘ (Where did the cat sleep?)
β¨ Types of Adverbs β¨ |
1οΈβ£ Adverbs of Manner πΊπ
π Tell how something is done.
π‘ Examples: quickly πββοΈπ¨, slowly π’, happily π, sadly π’
- She ran quickly. πββοΈπ¨
2οΈβ£ Adverbs of Time πβ³
π Tell when something happens.
π‘ Examples: today π, now β°, yesterday π , later π
- I will call you later. π
3οΈβ£ Adverbs of Place ππ
π Tell where something happens.
π‘ Examples: here π, there π, outside π‘, upstairs π’
- The children are playing outside. β½π‘
4οΈβ£ Adverbs of Frequency ππ
π Tell how often something happens.
π‘ Examples: always π, often π, sometimes π€, never π«
- She always brushes her teeth. πͺ₯π
π― Tips to Spot an Adverb |
β¨ Look for words that answer:
- How? πββοΈπ¨ (slowly, happily)
- When? π (yesterday, now)
- Where? π (here, outside)
- How often? π (always, sometimes)
β‘ Many adverbs end with -ly π (but not all!).
- quickly, slowly, loudly πΆ
π§© Quick Practice |
π Can you find the adverb in these sentences?
- The dog barked loudly. ππ
- We will go shopping tomorrow. ποΈποΈ
- Birds fly high in the sky. π¦βοΈ
- She often visits her grandma. π΅β€οΈ
π Remember! π |
- Adverbs = add more meaning to actions or descriptions β¨π‘
- They make your sentences interesting and clear π¨π.
Let’s practice!