Grammar notes 3

 THE ADVERB

Adverb adds to the meaning of a verb. It is used to say how, where or when something

happens. Adverbs usually come after the verb or the object if there is one. The usual order

of adverbials is manner, place and time.

□ She spoke very well here last time.

AS FOR THEIR STRUCTURE ADVERBS ARE DIVIDED INTO:

Adverbs of manner are often formed by adding -ly to an adjective. Adverbs formed in this way usually have a similar meaning to an adjective.

There are sometimes changes in spelling when an adverb is formed from an adjective.

The most productive adverb-forming suffix is -ly, but there are also some other suffixes:

-wards, -long, -wise: clockwise, forward, headlong.

We can use some words as adjectives or adverbs without adding -ly or -illy:

□Itwas a fast train./The train went fast.

□He returned from a long journey./Will you stay here long?

□The price is very low./The plane flew very low.

□We have very little time./He reads very little.