Course 04 ADVERBS.

UNIVERSITY of MENTOURI BROTHERS. CONSTANTINE.
Faculty of Arts and Languages.

Department of Arabic Language.
Course: Foreign Language.
st
Level: 1 Year LMD.
Group: 14-A & 14-B)
Teacher: Ms.Benmicia.
Course of the First Semester
Index:
Course № 04: Adverbs
Academic Year: 2020-2021

Adverbs and how to use them :
What will i learn from the English lesson adverbs and
how to use them ?
During this lesson you will learn what adverbs are and
why they are different to verbs .
What are adverbs?

Adverbs describe verbs and modify adjectives and other adverbs.
Adverbs, unlike adjectives, do not modify nouns. Adverbs can also
modify phrases, clauses, and sentences. Adverbs answer one of the
following questions: When? Where? Why? How? Under what
conditions? and To what extent?
Example: The teacher had to speak loudly to be heard over the children.
(Loudly modifies the verb speak.)
The children were really bad during the movie. (Really modifies the
adjective bad.)
John approached the wounded dog very slowly. (Very modifies the
adverb slowly.)
Clearly, Sarah did not understand the directions. (Clearly modifies the
sentence.)
The box is still below the stairs. (Still modifies the phrase “below the
stairs.”)
How to create an adverb?
You can form an adverb by adding "ly" to an adjective. The words that
are black are verbs and the words in red have been altered to make an
adverb.
loud loudly recent recently
quick quickly happy happily
Example: When I arrived at their house, the big dog, which
was called Rover, was barking loudly because it was lonely.
 Types of Adverbs:
1-Adverbs of Time:
An adverb of time answers the question When? Adverbs of time include:
after, always, before, during, early, later, never, now, often, rarely,
recently, sometimes, soon, then, today, tomorrow, usually, yesterday, etc.
Example: John will attend the soccer game after he finishes his
homework. (After answers the question: When will John attend the
soccer game?)
2-Adverbs of Manner:
An adverb of manner answers the question How? Adverbs of manner
include: badly, beautifully, better, bravely, cheerfully, fast, hard, quickly,
slowly, inadequately, healthy, well, etc.

Example: Sarah slowly walked over the rocky beach. (Slowly answers
the question: How did Sarah walk?)
3-Adverbs of Place:
An adverb of place answers the question Where? Adverbs of place
include: above, away, below, down, here, inside, near, outside, there,
up, etc.
Example: Susan placed the boxes above the file cabinet. (Above answers
the question: Where did Susan place the boxes?)
4- Adverbs of Degree
An adverb of degree answers the question How much? It describes the
strength and intensity at which something happens. Adverbs of degree
include: almost, completely, enough, entirely, extremely, hardly, just,
little, much, nearly, quite, rather, very, too, etc.
Example: John worked very hard to complete his part of the project.
(Very answers the question: How hard did John work?)
5-Adverbs of Frequency:
An adverb of frequency answers the question How often? Adverbs of
frequency include: always, never, usually, frequently, occasionally,
rarely, seldom, sometimes, etc.
We use frequency adverbs to describe how often something
happens. We use them with the Present Simple tense.

Example: Bob always forgets to check his email before class begins.
(Before answers the question: How often does Bob forget to check his
email?)
POSITION:
We place the frequency adverbs BEFORE the main verb (in Present
Simple).
I always walk to work.
He doesn’t usually wear jeans.
Do you often write letters?
BUT, we put them AFTER the verb TO BE.
He is never late.
The children aren’t usually tired after school.
Are you often sad?
Forming Adverbs:
Adding –ly to the end
Many adverbs are formed by adding –ly to an adjective.
Example: clear/clearly hard/hardly
Irregular Adverbs
Some adverbs do not use the –ly ending. These adverbs do not have a
particular form. Following is a list of some of the most common irregular
adverbs: already, also, always, here, never, not, now, often, quite, seldom,
soon, still, then, there, too, very well.

Adverb Placement
Adverbs are flexible in their placement; therefore, they can be placed just
about anywhere within the sentence.
 At the beginning of a sentence or a clause:
Example: Clearly, John has a problem arriving to work on time.
 At the end of a sentence or a clause:
Example: Sarah and John attend the opera frequently.
 After the verb:
Example: Bob and John have always participated in the soccer tournament.
 Between the subject and the verb:
Example: Sarah rarely forgets to call home when she is out late.
Exercise: Put the adverb in the right place in the sentence:
1. She goes to bed early (always)

………………………………………………………...........
2. We watch TV (never)
………………………………………………………………….
3. Julie and Tom go to the cinema (often)
………………………………………………………………….
4. I eat fast food (sometimes)
…………………………………………………………………
5. I go to the park (rarely)
…………………………………………………………………
Answers:
1. She always goes to bed early.

2. We never watch TV.
3. Julie and Tom often go to the cinema.
4. I sometimes eat fast food.
5. I rarely go to the park.
Adverbs- quiz
 An adverb gives more information about a verb in a sentence. It
usually answers the questions: how, how much, where, or when.
 Circle the adverbs and adverbial phrases in each sentence.
Underline the verb that the adverb or adverb phrase modifies.
1. Alexandra practiced soccer frequently.
2. Jeffrey always wanted to be an astronaut.
3. Aaron’s father sang the song loudly.
4. The small girl eagerly licked her ice cream cone.
5. My parents will arrive tomorrow.
6. We expect rain all week.
7. The angry bear in the forest growled menacingly.
8. The captain quickly boarded the boat anchored in the harbor.
9. The show will begin soon.
10. The sneaky snake slithered swiftly and silently.
11. Jessica and Ashleigh are reading their books in the yard.
12. My next-door neighbors often visit their grandmother.
13. Janie and her friend play hopscotch on the sidewalk
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UNIVERSITY of MENTOURI BROTHERS. CONSTANTINE.

Faculty of Arts and Languages.

Academic Year: 2020-2021

What will i learn from the English lesson adverbs and

how to use them ?

why they are different to verbs .

What are adverbs?

Adverbs, unlike adjectives, do not modify nouns. Adverbs can also

modify phrases, clauses, and sentences. Adverbs answer one of the

following questions: When? Where? Why? How? Under what

conditions? and To what extent?

(Loudly modifies the verb speak.)

loud loudly recent recently

quick quickly happy happily

Example: When I arrived at their house, the big dog, which

was called Rover, was barking loudly because it was lonely.

An adverb of time answers the question When? Adverbs of time include:

recently, sometimes, soon, then, today, tomorrow, usually, yesterday, etc.

An adverb of manner answers the question How? Adverbs of manner

include: badly, beautifully, better, bravely, cheerfully, fast, hard, quickly,

slowly, inadequately, healthy, well, etc.

the question: How did Sarah walk?)

An adverb of place answers the question Where? Adverbs of place

the question: Where did Susan place the boxes?)

An adverb of degree answers the question How much? It describes the

strength and intensity at which something happens. Adverbs of degree

include: almost, completely, enough, entirely, extremely, hardly, just,

little, much, nearly, quite, rather, very, too, etc.

(Very answers the question: How hard did John work?)

An adverb of frequency answers the question How often? Adverbs of

frequency include: always, never, usually, frequently, occasionally,

rarely, seldom, sometimes, etc.

We use frequency adverbs to describe how often something

happens. We use them with the Present Simple tense.

I always walk to work.

He doesn’t usually wear jeans.

Do you often write letters?

BUT, we put them AFTER the verb TO BE.

The children aren’t usually tired after school.

Are you often sad?

Adding –ly to the end

Many adverbs are formed by adding –ly to an adjective.

Example: clear/clearly hard/hardly

particular form. Following is a list of some of the most common irregular

soon, still, then, there, too, very well.

about anywhere within the sentence.

 At the beginning of a sentence or a clause:

Example: Clearly, John has a problem arriving to work on time.

 At the end of a sentence or a clause:

Example: Sarah and John attend the opera frequently.

 After the verb:

 Between the subject and the verb:

Exercise: Put the adverb in the right place in the sentence:

1. She goes to bed early (always)

1. She always goes to bed early.

 An adverb gives more information about a verb in a sentence. It

usually answers the questions: how, how much, where, or when.

 Circle the adverbs and adverbial phrases in each sentence.

Underline the verb that the adverb or adverb phrase modifies.