1. Grammar: Lesson nine Adverbs

2. Definition An ADVERB describes, or modifies, a verb, adjective, or another adverb. VERBS People handle old violins carefully. ADJECECTIVES Very old violins are valuable. ADVERBS Orchestras almost always include violins.

3. adverbs ADverbS can tell how, when, or where. HOW? Chan happily plays ball. WHEN? Often the team travels on the bus. WHERE? My sister ran downstairs.

4. adverbs When an AdVERB modifies an adjective or another adverb, the AdVERB usually comes before the word it modifies. Harry Truman became a very popular president. Truman entered politics unusually late in life.

5. adverbs When an AdVERB modifies a verb, the AdVERB can occupy different positions in a sentence. Guests often dine at the White House. Guests dine often at the White House. Often guests dine at the White House. Guests dine at the White House often.

6. Adverbs that don’t end in -ly Many AdVERBs are formed by adding –ly to adjectives. On the other hand, not all AdVERBs end in –ly. SOME ADVERBS NOT ENDING IN -LY afterwardeverywherenearshort alreadyfastneversometimes alwaysforevernotsomewhere anywherehardnowsoon awayherenowherestraight belowhomeoftenthen evenlateoutsidethere everlongseldomwell

7. Practice Identify the adverbs in each sentence. 1. The glacier crept gradually toward the sea. 3. Do you often go to the movies? 4. Come to my office immediately. 5. Americans will forever remember the first president, George Washington. 2. Knock gently on the green door..

8. Testing Your Knowledge What is an adverb? a word that describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb What does an adverb tell? how, when, or where