Adverbs of Manner for intermediate learners
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 how an action is done.
How to Find Adverbs of Manner
Adverbs of manner have '-ly' at the end, but remember not to misuse adjectives ending in '-ly' instead of adverbs of manner. For example:
They found him
She is
One of the ways to understand the difference between adjectives and adverbs is that:
- Adverbs modify main verbs not linking verbs
- Adjectives are used after linking verbs or before nouns
Most Common Adverbs of Manner
Here are the most common adverbs of manner:
- Quickly
- Easily
- Loudly
- Happily
- Quietly
- Angrily
Check out the examples:
They talked
She found him
Position of Adverbs of Manner
Adverbs of manner are used to describe the way in which the main verb is done. So, they are mostly used after the main verbs. Here are the examples:
He answered
Sarah cried
Review
Adverbs of manner are used to make the verb more obvious. They are used to show how an action is used.
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