Adverbs are used to describe verbs (action words). They usually end in –ly. Adverbs help to add more description and detail to your sentences.
She danced gracefully/beautifully/ awkwardly.
They spoke quietly/loudly/softly/ suddenly/nervously.
He ran quickly/hurriedly/ frantically/slowly.
Some adverbs do not end in -ly. fast, never, better, often, almost
Understand
1. Can you fi nd any adverbs in the extract from Pygmalion on pages 183–184? 2. Add adverbs to the following sentences. (a) Tom ran to the shop. (b) The baby slept all night. (c) They looked at the stars. (d) Yasmin tiptoed along the corridor. (e) Helen spoke to the principal. (f) Kevin laughed at the joke. (g) The dogs barked at the stranger. (h) The teacher shouted across the yard.
