Adverbs An adverb is a word that describes (modifies) a verb, adjective, or another adverb Verb: People handled old violins carefully. (How were they handled? carefully) Adjective: Very old violins are valuable. (How old? very old) Adverb: Orchestras almost always include violins. (always? almost always) Adverbs answer the following questions: How? neatly, cautiously, nervously When? often, never, sometimes, now Where? around, back, behind To what extent? rather, quite, somewhat Many adverbs include the word “where” within them: Somewhere, anywhere, elsewhere Helpful hints: -Adverbs often end in –ly. However, not all words that end in – ly are adverbs -The words very and too are the most common adverbs. Name: ____________________________________ Section: ______ Categories of Adverbs Adverb—a word that modifies (describes) a verb, adjective, or another adverb Adverbs answer the following questions: How? energetically easily quickly grandly completely lazily Where? gently cautiously anywhere inside downstairs far elsewhere above somewhere here Hint: If the word “where” appears in the word, it’s very likely an adverb. When? always frequently early often never now immediately soon To what extent? usually someday rather too very clearly somewhat rather quite almost Remember: --Many adverbs end in –ly. However, not all words that end in –ly are adverbs. Lonely, friendly, kindly, and lovely are adjectives. Similarly, there are many adverbs that do not end in –ly.