Adverbs

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Introduction to Adverbs

Adverbs help you give more detail in English. They often describe how, when, where, or how often an action happens. In this lesson, you will learn what adverbs are, the four basic types, and how to recognize them in simple sentences.

What Is an Adverb?

An adverb gives extra information. It often describes a verb, but it can also describe an adjective, another adverb, or even a whole sentence. In this lesson, we'll will focus on how adverbs describe verbs.

Examples

  • She runs quickly. (quickly = adverb)
  • He always wakes up early. (always, early = adverbs)

The Four Basic Types of Adverbs

Adverbs can tell you different kinds of information. These are the four types of adverbs that are convered in this lesson.

1. Adverbs of Manner (How?)

These describe how an action happens.
Listen Button slowly
Listen Button quickly
Listen Button quietly
Listen Button well

2. Adverbs of Time (When?)

These describe when an action happens.
Listen Button today
Listen Button now
Listen Button later

3. Adverbs of Place (Where?)

These describe where an action happens.
Listen Button here
Listen Button there
Listen Button outside

4. Adverbs of Frequency (How often?)

These describe how often an action happens.
Listen Button always
Listen Button sometimes
Listen Button never

Examples

Listen Button We slowly walked up the hill.
Listen Button I will call you later.
Listen Button They are waiting outside.
Listen Button They always go to the store on Monday.
Listen Button We sometimes study at night.
Listen Button The dog runs quickly.
Listen Button I am here now.
Listen Button She visits her grandmother every weekend.
Listen Button I'm never late.
Listen Button The children played quietly.
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