Types of Questions Answered by an Adverb: Adverbs Definition: Adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. The most common form is an –ly ending, but there are other forms. Types of Questions Answered by an Adverb: How (clearly, easily, quietly, slowly) How often or how long (always, usually, continuously, never, briefly) When (later, soon, now, then , tomorrow) Where (away, here, inside, there , up) To what extent or how much (almost, so, too, more, least, extremely, very, quite, not) The Position of an Adverb : When describing a verb: the adverb can be anywhere in the sentence. Examples: We often study together. We study together often. Often we study together.

Example: We very frequently visit the mall. (adv) If it’s a verb phrase, it is usually in the middle of the phrase. Example: We have often studied together. When describing an adjective or adverb: the adverb usually comes before or after the word it’s describing. Example: We were so late to the party that we almost didn’t attend. (adj.) Example: We very frequently visit the mall. (adv) An adverb that introduces a question will be at the beginning of the sentence. Example: When does your school start? How did you spend your vacation?