Elementary 2 - Adverbs of Manner, Certainty, & Contrast

Here you will learn some English adverbs of manner, certainty, and contrast, such as "badly", "sure", and "slowly", prepared for elementary level students.

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Elementary 2
anyway [adverb]

used when ending a conversation, or changing, or returning to a subject

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badly [adverb]

in a way that involves significant harm, damage, or danger

Ex: His leg was badly broken in the accident .
clearly [adverb]

without any uncertainty

Ex: The evidence clearly shows that he was not at the scene of the crime .
happily [adverb]

with cheerfulness and joy

Ex: She danced happily across the stage after winning .
quietly [adverb]

in a way that produces little or no noise

Ex: The cat padded quietly across the floor .
calmly [adverb]

without stress or strong emotion

Ex: They calmly walked away from the accident scene .
definitely [adverb]

in a certain way

Ex: We are definitely going on vacation next month .
perhaps [adverb]

used to express possibility or likelihood of something

Ex: She will perhaps consider the job offer , but she 's exploring other options .
sure [interjection]

used to express agreement or affirmation, often in a casual or enthusiastic manner

Ex: Sure , I can help you with that project .
differently [adverb]

in a manner that is not the same

Ex: The twins , though similar in appearance , behave differently .
instead [adverb]

as a replacement or equal in value, amount, etc.

Ex: I did n’t have any milk for my coffee , so I used cream instead .
slowly [adverb]

at a pace that is not fast

Ex: She spoke slowly so that everyone could understand .