Daily Grammar

Lesson 50

Parts of Speech - Adverbs

AdverbsAdverbs are words that modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. They tell how (manner), when (time), where (place), how much (degree), and why (cause).
Source: Lesson 46
that tell us how, when, and where can shift position in the sentence.

Examples:
I am often out of town.
Often I am out of town.
I am out of town often.

 
 
 

Instructions: List the adverbs in these sentences.

1. Jeff does his work wisely.

Jeff does his work wisely.

2. Seldom do we see everyone at the same time.

Seldom do we see everyone at the same time.

3. Ann often visits from Canada.

Ann often visits from Canada.

4. Now let's check this again.

Now let's check this again.

5. I see what you mean now.

I see what you mean now.

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