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The function of an Adverb is to give more information about Verbs, Adjectives and other Adverbs.
*Modify a Verb
The Lady speaks softly.
They travel globally.
She never complains.
*Modify an Adjective
Tim is really handsome.
*Modify another Adverb
The cake turns out very well.
Adverbs can modify a whole sentence.
Obviously, he can't solve the problem alone.
Adverbs can modify a prepositional phrase.
The meeting is immediately after lunch.
We form many Adverbs by adding "-ly" to the Adjective:
quickly, softly, strongly, honestly, interestingly
However, not all words that end in "-ly" are Adverbs.
For example, "friendly" is an adjective.
Some Adverbs have no particular form:
well, fast, very, never, always, often, still
Adverbs have three main positions in the sentence:
*Front (before the subject)
Now we will start the class.
*Middle (between the subject and the main verb)
We often study together.
*End (after the verb or object)
We wash the car frequently..
*Adverbs of Frequency come before the main Verb (except the main Verb "to Be")
They tell us how often somebody does something.
We usually have dinner at restaurant on Saturday.
I have often heard that.
Cathy is always late.
Occasionally, sometimes, often, frequently and usually can also go at the beginning or end of a sentence.
Sometimes they stay overnight.
They stay overnight sometimes.
I play golf occasionally.
Occasionally I play golf.
Often school breaks in July.
School breaks in July often.
Frequently I fly home.
I fly home frequently.
Usually they work late.
They work late usually.
Rarely and seldom can also go at the end of a sentence (often with "very")
We visit them rarely.
Jane eats meat very seldom.
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