Parts of Speech:What is an ADVERB?

English 7Mr. Holes

So, what is anADVERB ?

An ADVERB is a word that describes or modifies anything other than a Noun or Pronoun.

ADVERBS have many functions in sentences and

they account for many of the words in our language.

An ADVERB is one of the 8 parts of speech.

Parts of Speech: What is an ADVERB?

So, what does anADVERB do?

Remember, an ADVERB describes anything other than a Noun or Pronoun

ADVERBS often describe Verbs.

They indicate Time, Place, Manner, Amount,Cause, or Degree.

Many times they answer: ‘How’, ‘When’, ‘Where’

Parts of Speech: What is an ADVERB?

So, what does anADVERB do?

Remember, an ADVERB describes anything other than a Noun or Pronoun

Many Adverbs end with –ly:usually, finally, skillfully, quickly, slowly, carefully

Some Adverbs don’t end that way: well, more, still, then, today, tomorrow, yesterday, sideways

Parts of Speech: What is an ADVERB?

So, what does anADVERB do?

Remember, an ADVERB describes anything other than a Noun or Pronoun

Examples of ADVERBS that describe Verbs (actions):The man worked here.

The man worked carefully.The man worked efficiently.

The man worked today.

Parts of Speech: What is an ADVERB?

So, what does anADVERB do?

Remember, an ADVERB describes anything other than a Noun or Pronoun

ADVERBS can also describe Adjectives.

Tim is a very good worker. (very describes good)

Mr. Keenan is frequently busy. (frequently describes busy)

My mom is always patient with us. (always describes patient)

Parts of Speech: What is an ADVERB?

So, what does anADVERB do?

Remember, an ADVERB describes anything other than a Noun or Pronoun

ADVERBS can also describe other Adverbs.

Amy works more carefully than Jim.(more describes carefully)

She shot free-throws really well. (really describes well)

Steve moved quite slowly down the hallway. (quite describes slowly)

Parts of Speech: What is an ADVERB?

So, what does anADVERB do?

Remember, an ADVERB describes anything other than a Noun or Pronoun

ADVERBS can also describe the entire sentence!

Unfortunately, the bank closed at three today.(unfortunately modifies the entire sentence)

Sadly, she never listened to any advice. (Sadly modifies the entire sentence)

Luckily, the train stopped in time! (luckily modifies the entire sentence)

Parts of Speech: What is an ADVERB?

Can there be problems with an

ADVERB?Remember, an ADVERB describes anything other than a Noun or Pronoun

Yes! Students often misplace Adverbs with Adjectives:

He ran real fast.(real is an adjective. You should use really instead)

The sun shines bright in the sky. (bright is an adjective. You should use brightly instead)

Parts of Speech: What is an ADVERB?

Remember, an ADVERB describes anything other than a Noun or Pronoun

Yes! Students often overuse some Adverbs.

Avoid the following words: not, too, very, usually, truly, really, totally, suddenly, hopefully

They can be replaced with other more descriptive and specific adverbs.

Parts of Speech: What is an ADVERB?

Can there be problems with an

ADVERB?

Why should we use carefully-chosen ADVERBS in our writing? – which sounds better:

“Yesterday, the boy quickly leapt into his car, speeding frantically away through traffic. Finally reaching the old house, he pounded rather loudly on the door.”

“The boy got in the car, drove to the old house, and knocked on the door.”

- or -

Why should we use carefully-chosen ADVERBS in our writing?

Customize this editing technique to your writing. Use both adverbs and strong action verbs to convey the exact meaning of your sentence and provide the reader with specific images.

The first example is rather dull, isn’t it? There is no detail for the action verbs.

How can using ADVERBS help you?

• Communicating your ideas clearly• Demonstrating you have control

over your writing• Making your writing

more exciting &fun to read

What do we think of authors or writers who don’t use interesting ADVERBS?

• They do not proofread.• They are lazy

(and probably boring).• They do not take the time

to re-read their work.• They don’t care if the

reader enjoys their writing

Knowing the Parts of Speech IS Important!!!

•For knowledge•For a job•For education•For clarity•For communication