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English grammar

Adverbs

How adverbs are formed and used: adverbs of place, manner, degree and certainty, plus so, too, neither and either.

Lessons

  1. 1The Functions of AdverbsAdverbs modify, or tell us more about other words, usually verbs: Sometimes they tell us more about adjectives:1 min read
  2. 2How Adverbs Are Formed1. In most cases, an adverb is formed by adding '-ly' to an adjective: If the adjective ends in '-y', replace the 'y' with 'i' and add '-ly':2 min read
  3. 3Adverbs of PlaceAdverbs of place tell us where something happens. They are usually placed after the main verb or after the object: With verbs of movement, here means…2 min read
  4. 4Adverbs of MannerAdverbs of manner tell us how something happens. They are usually placed after the main verb or after the object. The adverb should not be put between the…2 min read
  5. 5Comparative and Superlative AdverbsIn general, comparative and superlative forms of adverbs are the same as for adjectives: With adverbs ending in -ly, use more for the comparative and most…1 min read
  6. 6Adverbs of DegreeAdverbs of degree tell us about the intensity or degree of an action, an adjective or another adverb. Almost, nearly, quite, just, too, enough, hardly…3 min read
  7. 7Adverbs of CertaintyAdverbs of certainty express how certain or sure we feel about an action or event. certainly, definitely, probably, undoubtedly, surely1 min read
  8. 8Viewpoint and Commenting AdverbsThere are some adverbs and adverbial expressions which tell us about the speaker's viewpoint or opinion about an action, or make some comment on the action…1 min read
  9. 9Interrogative AdverbsThey are usually placed at the beginning of a question. Notice that how can be used in four different ways:1 min read
  10. 10Relative AdverbsThe following adverbs can be used to join sentences or clauses. They replace the more formal structure of preposition + which in a relative clause:1 min read
  11. 11So, Too, Neither, EitherPresent simple: John's at the office. I am too. Present continuous: Luke isn't going out tonight. I'm not either.3 min read