Adverbs

What the page covers

Frequency adverbs make up a large share of this unit. You will find mind maps, flashcard decks, slides, flowcharts and quizzes on how often things happen, from always to never. Alongside them sit resources on adverbs of manner, time and place, and a few on comparing with adverbs.

The mind map Adverbs of Frequency sets out the scale of always, usually and the rest, with a short meaning for each. The Frequency Adverbs mind map gives example sentences such as "I never watch the television."

Where to start

1. Begin with the Adverbs mind map, which defines an adverb as a word that adds meaning to verbs, adjectives and other adverbs.
2. Move to the Adverbs of manner flashcard deck. It uses the example "She plays piano" to show how a manner adverb tells us how something is done.
3. Read the Position of Adverbs mind map. It shows manner adverbs after the verb and, with passive verbs, in mid-position, as in "Mike was seriously injured."

Going further

For a broader view, the mind map on expression of manner, means and instrument covers definition, forms, functions, types, process adverbials, position and comparison. The UNIT 15 flashcard deck looks at adverbials versus adverbs and their semantic types, including space, time and process.

If you are unsure about yet, still and already, there is a flashcard deck and several quizzes on exactly that. Others cover comparing with adverbs.

Using quizzes and maps together

Read a map, then take a quiz on the same point. The Frequency Adverbs Exam asks questions about a short text on Camila and her family, so you practise spotting adverbs in context. When an answer surprises you, go back to the map and check the rule.

Where this unit fits

This unit sits in the strand Grammar: Words and Sentences, within English language. It suits quick revision of one point or a whole run of lessons. Choose one resource today and see how far it takes you.