Advanced ESLKristi Reyes

MiraCosta College

Adverbs1. Describe the manner of an action verb

(they way it is done) Examples: We speak English _______________. You are talking _______________________. He walks ______________________. She studies ________________________. My friend drives __________________________. They are working _________________________. My pet hamster died _______________________.

Adverbs2. Tell the place / location (Where?)

Note: just one word Examples – which words tell the location?: She is studying upstairs. It is getting cooler outside. Your book is there on the table. Here are your keys. There are insects everywhere in the jungle.

Adverbs3. Qualify / quantify adjectives (how much?

To what degree?) Examples: She is ____________________ smart. He is _____________________ hardworking. Your friend seems ___________________ angry. You look ____________________ marvelous

today. I feel __________________________ wonderful.

Adverbs4. Tell frequency (how often?)

Also: daily, monthly, yearly, once, twice, commonly, regularly, etc.

Adverbs5. Tell time (when?) Examples:

I have already finished my homework.She hasn’t finished her project yet.I am still working on my test.He came to school late.Have you ever been to San Jose?

Others: today, tomorrow, now, yesterday, early, lately, recently, etc.

Adverbs6. Qualify / quantify other adverbs of manner (To

what degree?) Examples:We speak English _________________ well. I don’t like to get up _____________ early in the morning.You are talking _______ fast.He walks ___________ slowly.She studies ____________ hard.My friend drives _______________recklessly.They are working ______________ happily.My pet hamster died ____________ peacefully.He came to school _______ late.

Questions?Let’s practiceCircle the adverbs in the sentences on your

paperGood luck!