Writing | Adverbs

Adverbs are words used to describe verbs, adjectives or other adverbs.

The different kinds of adverbs answer questions such as, 'when?', 'how?', 'where?' and 'to what extent?'.

'How' adverbs explain how an action happened. For example: (slept) peacefully. (ran) quickly. (spoke) loudly. What these adverbs have in common, is that they all end in 'ly'. Peaceful, quick and loud are also adjectives.

'When' adverbs explain when or how often something happens. Now, always, tomorrow are words used to describe adjectives or verbs such as: walking and happy. For example: walking now and always happy.

'Where' adverbs explain where an action happened. Inside, there and up are all words used to describe where something happened. For example: Come inside and look up.

'To what extent' adverbs give more detail to verbs and adverbs. Words such as barely, almost and extremely all explain the extent of an action. For example: Extremely hot and very quickly.

Using adverbs well can make boring sentences more interesting and detailed.

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