Female wearing dusky pink top: An adverb is something that describes the verb, so you're running fast.
Oliver: Hi, I'm Oliver and I am the Head Chef of the hotel.
Oliver: Mix quickly.
Oliver: Whisk furiously.
Oliver: Stir well.
Oliver: Pour gently.
Oliver: Wash thoroughly.
Oliver: Fry rapidly.
Oliver: Clean deeply.
Oliver: Dry thoroughly.
Adverbs describe the way something happens, like 'gently', 'always' or 'today'.
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Adverbs includes:
- Recognising adverbs in a sentence or text
- The function of adverbs in a sentence
- The position of adverbs in a sentence
- The formation and spelling of adverbs
- The comparative and superlative of adverbs
- Irregular adverbs
Downloadable Factsheets
Entry 3 - Placing adverbs
Understanding the different positions of adverbs in a sentence.
Entry 3 - What are adverbs?
Understanding the role of adverbs in a sentence.
Level 1 - Adverbs: Degrees of comparison
How to use adverbs in your writing.
Downloadable Worksheets
Entry 3 - Finding adverbs
Exercise in identifying adverbs in a text.
Entry 3 - Positioning adverbs
Exercise in learning where to put adverbs in a sentence.
Level 1 - Identifying and explaining adverbs
Exercise in identifying and explaining adverbs.
Level 1 - Using adverbs to compare
Exercise in using adverbs to compare.
Level 1 - Changing adverbs
Exercise in using adverbs to change the meaning of a text.
Level 1 - Adverbs: Filling the gap
Exercise in choosing the right adverb.
