Adverbs and Adverb phrases

Adverbs are words that tell you more about verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. Many adverbs end in ly. You these adverbs by adding ly to adjectives.

She writes neatly.
The traffic was moving slowly.
We waited patiently to see the doctor.
They waved goodbyes sadly.
David sings beautifully.
The children walked quickly into the classroom.

Notes: some words that end in ly are not adverbs. Some adjectives end in ly too. Example:

Sam was feeling very lonely.

She was wearing a lovely dress.

It was a very lively party.

Adverb phrases are groups of words that functions as single adverbs to describe the action of the verb.

Are you sitting in a comfortable chair?
Mr. Dickson always desses in fashionable clothes.
He draws cartoons like a real cartoonist.
The train arrived on time.

Adverbs of manner

Some adverbs and adverb phrases describe the way people do things. They answer the question "how? "

The girls answered all the questions corretly.
He was driving carelessly.
The plane landed safety.
Katy plays the piano skillfully.
Sam is behaving like a baby.
Please speak in a clear voice.
She writes in a very grown-up way.
You can buy fruit very cheaply in this Shop.
They sell everything at very low prices.
David sings like a profissional singer.

Adverbs of time

Some Adverbs and Adverb phrases answer the questions "when?" They are called Adverb of time.

I'm going to my new school tomorrow.
The rain has already left.
We moved into our new house last week.
My brother goes to colled in the autumn.
Our faverite TV program starts at 6 o'clock.
It rained heavily last night.
We're going on a trip in a few day's time.
We'll leave as soon as possible.
My shoes will be too small for me next year.
I haven't seen mom this morning. Is she working today?

Adverbs of place

Some Adverb and Adverb phrases answer the questions "where?" They are called Adverb of place.

It's very sunny but cold outside.
The boys are playing upstairs.
That's our ball there.
I could not find my book anywhere.
They live in a house nearby.
The dog is in the garden.
Flowers like this grow in the Park.
We're going to New York City on our school trip.
My brother is studying at an English university.
They live on the northen side of the island.

Adverbs of frequency

Some Adverbs and Adverb phrases answer the questions "how aften?" They are called adverbs of frequency.

Katy practices the piano regularly.
The children always go to school on the bus.
I will never make that mistake again.
Have you ever been that to japan?
We've been to Disneyland twice.
The shop are often very busy.
The newspaper is delivered daily.
We walk home from school every day.
I clean my bedroom every week.
Have you forgetten my name? I've told you three times already.
Dad polishes his shoes twice a week.
You should go to the dentist once every six months.

Adverbs of durations

Some Adverbs and Adverb phrases answer the questions "how long?" They are called adverbs of duration.

The library is temporarily closed.
We're staying in a hotel overnight.
The teacher left classroombriefly.
The snow lasted for three days.
Mom was away a very long time.
Stand still for a moment while I comb your hair.
He talked to his girlfriend for over an hour.
We waited for ages for a bus.
I haven't seen my cousins for two years.
We stayed up all night talking.

Adverbs of emphasis

We have seen that most Adverbs describe verbs, but remember that some Adverbs also describe adjectives or other adverbs. They are usually used to add emphasis.