ADVERB

Adverbs are words used to describe or modify verbs. They give more information about a verb. Use adverbs to make your writing more interesting.

He's walking quickly.
He's walking carefully.
He's walking fast.
He's walking slowly.
He's walking hurriedly.

"Quickly, carefully, slowly, fast, hurriedly" are all adverbs.

Adverbs give information about the time, place and manner of the action.

Frank worked more two days ago. (WHEN)
Steve works in the office. (WHERE)
She works well together. (HOW)

Most adverbs have -ly at the end.

Happy (adjctive) >> Happily (adverb).
Careful (adjective) >> Carefully (adverb).
Beautiful (adjective) >> Beautyfully (adverb).

Some adverbs are irregular.

Early >> Early
Good >> Well
Hard >> Hard
Fast >> Fast

Adverbs have many possible positions within a sentence.

Quickly, she finished her homework.
She quickly finished her homework
She finished her homework quickly.

Adverbs can be used to compare actions.

Frank works more quickly than George.
Steve works more carefully than Alice.
Which worker works more efficiently?

Adverbs can be used to modify adjectives.

Paul is a very good student.
Sandy is frequently busy.
Our parents is always patient with us.