Adverbs and Adverb Phrases: manner & time

Hi, everybody! Today, I write about adverbs. Adverbs have a function such, it typically add information about time (rarely, frequently, tomorrow), manner (slowly, quickly, willingly), or place (here, there, everywhere). But, at this time I just tell about manner & time. Then, I give you some examples about it. Okaaay, let’s check!


Adverbs are words that tell you more about verbs, adjectives and other
adverbs. Many adverbs end in ly. You make these
adverbs by adding ly to adjectives.

She writes neatly.
The traffic was moving slowly.

We waited patiently to see the doctor.

They waved goodbye sadly.

David sings beautifully.
The children walked quickly into the classroom.

Adverb phrases are groups of words that functions as single adverbs to
describe the action of the verb.

Are you sitting in a comfortable chair?

Mr. Dickson always dresses in fashionable clothes.

He draws cartoons like a real cartoonist.

The train arrived on time.

Adverbs of Manner

Some adverbs and adverb phrases describe the way people do things.
They answer the question “How?”

The girls answered all the questions correctly.

He was driving carelessly. 

The plane landed safely.

Katy plays the piano skillfully.

Sam is behaving like a baby.

Please speak in a clear voice.

She writes in a very grown-up way.

You can buy fruit very cheaply in this shop.

They sell everything at very low prices.

David sings like a professional singer.

Adverbs of Time
Some adverbs and adverb phrases answer the question “when?” They are called
adverbs of time.

I’m going to my new school tomorrow

The train has already left

We moved into our new house last week.

My big brother goes to college in the autumn.

Our favorite TV program starts at 6 o’clock.

It rained heavily last night.

We’re going on a trip in a few days’ time.

We’ll leave as soon as possible.

My shoes will be too small for me next year.
I haven’t seen Mom this morning. Is she working today?

taken from, BASIC ENGLISH GRAMMAR for english language grammar learners. Howard Sargeant.
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