Structure: Adverbs – Basic 6 English Lesson Note (Second Term)

What are Adverbs?

Adverbs are words that describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They tell us HOW, WHEN, WHERE, or HOW MUCH something happens.

Types of Adverbs:

1. Adverbs of Manner (HOW) Tell us how something is done:

• quickly, slowly, carefully, loudly, quietly
• She runs quickly.
• He speaks softly.

2. Adverbs of Time (WHEN) Tell us when something happens:

• yesterday, today, tomorrow, now, soon, always, never
• We went to school yesterday.
• I always do my homework.

3. Adverbs of Place (WHERE) Tell us where something happens:

• here, there, everywhere, nowhere, upstairs, outside
• Come here immediately.
• The children are playing outside.

4. Adverbs of Frequency (HOW OFTEN) Tell us how often something happens:

• always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never
• I usually eat breakfast at 7am.
• She never comes late to school.

Forming Adverbs from Adjectives:

Most adverbs are formed by adding -ly to adjectives:

• quick → quickly
• careful → carefully
• beautiful → beautifully
• slow → slowly

Exercise E – Identify Adverb Types

Write M (Manner), T (Time), P (Place), or F (Frequency):

1. The students worked diligently. ___
2. My mother arrived yesterday. ___
3. The cat is sleeping upstairs. ___
4. I often visit my grandmother. ___
5. Please speak clearly. ___
6. We will meet tomorrow. ___

Exercise F – Form Adverbs

Change these adjectives to adverbs:

1. loud → __________
2. neat → __________
3. honest → __________
4. brave → __________
5. polite → __________
6. easy → __________

Exercise G – Complete with Adverbs

Fill in the blanks with suitable adverbs:

1. The teacher explained the lesson ________ (manner).
2. I ________ brush my teeth before bed (frequency).
3. My father will return ________ (time).
4. The birds are singing ________ (place).
5. She answered the question ________ (manner).

Exercise H – Adverb Position

Underline the adverbs and say what they describe:

1. The boy quickly ran to catch the bus.
2. My sister always helps with cooking.
3. Yesterday, we visited the museum.
4. The children played happily in the garden.
5. I rarely eat sweets.