Adverbs of Manner
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Adverbs of Manner – Exercises
These exercises focus on Adverbs of Manner
How to Form Adverbs of Manner
Most adverbs of manner are formed by adding -ly to an adjective.
Adjective + ly → Adverb
Examples:
|
Adjective |
Adverb |
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slow |
slowly |
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quiet |
quietly |
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careful |
carefully |
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loud |
loudly |
Example sentences:
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The teacher spoke slowly.
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The dog barked loudly.
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She answered politely.
Spelling Changes
1. Words ending in -y
Change y → i and add -ly.
Examples:
|
Adjective |
Adverb |
|
happy |
happily |
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easy |
easily |
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angry |
angrily |
Example:
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He smiled happily.
2. Irregular Adverbs
Some adverbs are different and do not follow the -ly rule.
Examples:
|
Adjective |
Adverb |
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good |
well |
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fast |
fast |
|
hard |
hard |
Example sentences:
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She speaks English well.
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The train moved fast.
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They worked hard all day.
Where Adverbs of Manner Go in a Sentence
1. After the verb
This is the most common position.
Examples:
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She laughed loudly.
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He answered quickly.
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The baby slept peacefully.
2. After the object
If there is an object, the adverb usually comes after it.
Examples:
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She closed the door quietly.
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He finished the work carefully.
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They cleaned the room quickly.
3. Before the verb (sometimes)
Sometimes the adverb comes before the verb for emphasis.
Examples:
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She carefully opened the box.
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He slowly walked across the street.
Adjective vs Adverb
Remember:
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Adjectives describe nouns
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Adverbs describe verbs
Examples:
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She is a quiet student. (adjective)
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She speaks quietly. (adverb)
Adverbs of manner help us describe actions more clearly and make sentences more interesting.
