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What is an adverb?

An adverb tells you more about a verb.

It tells you where, why, how or how much something happens or is done.

So what are adverbs?

Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives and other adverbs Many adverbs end with ly Many adverbs answer the question How? These are adverbs
Eating quickly (modifying a verb) Trying very hard (modifying an adverb) A really big show (modifying an adjective)

What is an adverb?
Explorers eagerly chase adventure. Eagerly is an adverb because it is modifying the verb, chase. Some explorers visit amazingly beautiful places. Amazingly is an adverb because it is modifying the adjective, beautiful. Others quite bravely explore the unknownspace. Quite is an adverb because it is modifying the adverb, bravely, which is modifying

Kin d The boy kindly carried the old ladys bags. Stran ge It was strangely quiet in the village.

Many adverbs are made by adding ly onto the end of an adjective.

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Recognizing Adjectives & Adverbs an adjective Many words have both

and adverb form Adjective
happy kids
smooth rock good night efficient workers casual dress

Adverb
Playing happily
Running smoothly Eating Well Working efficiently Dressing casually

quick meeting
hopeful children real butter

Talking quickly
Waiting hopefully Really hot

Many adverbs are made by adding ly onto the end of an adjective.

adjective slow brave careful adverb

adjective slow brave careful

adverb slowly

adjective slow brave careful

adverb slowly bravely

adjective slow brave careful

adverb slowly bravely carefully

Sometimes the spelling in the base word changes when ly is added it an Near : add ly to make
adverb- nearly Gentle : drop the e and add ly to make it an adverb- gently Easy : change the y to i and add ly to make it an adverb- easily Ironic : adjectives ending in ic change to ically ironically .

Can you make a sentence using these adverbs?

Adverbs of manner are often used at the end of a sentence to modify the verb .
EXAMPLES : Jason complained about his class constantly. The teenagers argued furiously . Im going out!exclaimedJane angrily.

Great!
Now you can use adverbs to make your writing more interesting.

SPEECH TAGS
Speech tags are those bits of description attached to dialogue. For example : "You underestimate me, Paul," Sarah said, lifting her chin.
OR As Anne Marie ran down the stairs , she looked over her shoulder and shouted, "You can't catch me!"

SPEECH TAGS
Sometimes, the speech tag is an ADVERB that is used to describe how a character actually sounds when she says something : "You underestimate me, Paul," Sarah said loftily. (avec hauteur)

SPEECH TAGS
A final thing to notice about speech tags is that, other than said, there are a few words that be used when your characters give voice. For example :
"I'm sorry," she whispered. "I'm sorry," she shouted. "I'm sorry," she admitted. "I'm sorry," she whimpered.

Vocal verbs and adverbs are very useful in conveying useful and important information to the listeners and readers. They are also useful in providing motivation behind questions, statements and replies.

VOCAL VERBS AND ADVERBS IN NARRATIVES

Vocal verbs

Vocal Verbs give information on the tone of the statement.

For example, the vocal verb moan indicates that something is said in a complaining fashion in a low voice.

TO SAY SOMETHING SUDDENLY

John exclaimed with sorrow He revealed the truth. He uttered loudly.(prononcer/pousser/profrer) He gasped in reaction to the accident. (souffler) He blurted out the truth. (lcher/laisser chapper)

TO SAY SOMETHING LOUDLY She called out his name but there was no answer. (appeler/crier) The teacher yelled at the students. (hurler)
The child screamed after falling from the chair .(hurler)

The mother cried out in disdain when her son was accused of the crime. (lcher/laisser chapper)

He shouted out the truth. (pousser un cri/crier)

TO SAY SOMETHING SoftLY/gently The students groaned when the teacher asked a question . ( gmir/grogner) She whimpered her answer to the questions. . (gmir/pousser de petits cris The child mumbled something and then left . (marmotter) He whispered in my ears. (murmurer) I moaned that I was hurt . (gmir/se plaindre)
plaintifs)

TO SAY SOMETHING authoritatively The teacher ordered her students to be quiet. ( ordonner) They will announce the new President tonight. (annoncer) Ravi asserted his rights as a citizen of the country. (affirmer/ faire valoir/ The government has declared a holiday . (dclarer/dcider)
dfendre)

Providind advice or giving opinion The teacher advised her students to listen . (conseiller) Mother cautioned her son to be careful. (avertir) The teacher warned them about the danger of cheating (avertir/ mettre en
garde)

Vocal ADverbs

Vocal Adverbs are often used to provide information on the feeling that the speaker has when making a statement .
For example , the vocal adverb joyfully indicates that something is said with great joy. He joyfully exclaimed the news indicates that the speaker is happy when making the statement.

VOCAL Angrily ADVERBS with anger

The mother angrily asked her son to do his homework . Cautiously carefully or in a careful manner he cautiously drove home. Thankfully with gratitude Jane thankfully accepted the job Wisely with wisdom Bob replied wisely .