Mar 15, 2022
Adverbs
ADVERBS
❓What is it?
Origin: Latin
Meaning: To extend or limit a verb
*Remember verb comes from the latin word "verbum" which means "word" (a word that describes an action, state or occurence)
🧶🧵Use
They usually give background information by telling the reader/listener where, when, why, or how something happens.
E.g.
•The young girl sang loudly.
•We left it here.
• I worked yesterday.
• You often make mistakes.
• Wow! You ran really quickly!
There are 5 common types of Adverbs:
1. Manner - How?
2. Degree - How much?
3. Frequency - How often/ How many times?
4. Place - Where?
5. Time - When?