Adverbs of Manner for beginners
Adverbs of manner give us more information about how the verb is done. To learn their grammatical function and how to use them, read this.
What Are Adverbs of Manner?
Adverbs of manner show us how something happens or is done.
Adverbs of Manner: Formation
We make adverbs of manner by adding “-ly” to the end of the word. For example:
Angry → angri
Quick → quick
Tip!
Pay attention to the spelling of adverbs. When an adjective ends in -y we change the -y to '-i' and then add –ly. For example:
Happy → happi
Easy → easi
Adverbs of Manner: Placement
Adverbs of manner modify the main verb. So, we use them after the main verb. For example:
She drives
He walks
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