Adverbs

Adverbs

1. Introduction

   • Adverbs are not just one word, they can be two words or whole frases.
     • Example
       • for the last six years
       • in a very strange way
       • last week

2. Usage

   • Averbs describe verbs, and add extra information to verbs, adjectives and even to other adverbs.
     • To show where, when , or how often something happens
       • Example
         • I often don´t have time to cook for myself.
     • Used to express an opinion

3. Estructure

   • Adverbs wich describes verbs can be formed by adjectives
     • Adjective + ly
       • My mom is sleeping quietly in her room.
       • These pants fits her nicely .
       • She gave clearly all the instructions.
   • If an adjective ends with -y, it would need to be replaced to -ily-, to make an adverb.
     • Example
       • Healthy --> healthily
       • lazy --> lazily
       • happy --> happily
   • Words wich don´t change are irregular adverbs.
     • fast
     • better

4. What´s the difference between adjectives and adverbs?

   • Both describe other words
     • Adhectives
       • They describe nouns
         • He has a loud voice
         • It´s unlikely that we´ll be there on time.
     • Adverbs
       • They describe verbs, adjectives, adverbs and whole sentences
         • I worked really hard preparing for the exam.
         • He hardly studied at all, but he got a high score.

5. Word order with english adverbs

   • Types of adverbs
     • Adverbs of manner
       • Describes a verb
         • Fast
         • Lazily
         • Well
       • Thet go after the verb or verb phrase wich they describe
     • Adverbs of time and place
       • Describe where or when something happens.
         • In five minutes
         • Yesterday
         • Here
       • Usually go at the end of the sentence or phrase.
     • Adverbs of frequency
       • Describe how often something happens.
         • Often
         • Sometimes
         • Never
       • Usually go before the main verb.
       • If the main verb is be, they go after the main verb
     • Adverbs of degree
       • Mostly Add information to other adjectives or adverbs
         • Very
         • Too
         • A little
       • Go before the word they describe
     • Comment adverbs
       • Describe a whole sentence or situation
         • Unfortunately
         • Basically
         • obviously
       • Usually go at the beginning of the sentence