An adverb is a word that gives information about a verb. They are sometimes also used to give information about an adjective, or another adverb.
- They run quickly.
(The adverb quickly gives extra information about the verb run.) - They are extremely quick runners.
(The adverb extremely gives extra information about the adjective quick.) - They run extremely quickly.
(The adverb extremely gives extra information about the adverb quickly.)
Many adverbs are formed by adding -ly to an adjective.
- Quick – Quickly
- Beautiful – Beautifully
- Slow – Slowly
- Gentle – Gently
Common mistakes with adverbs.
