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ADVERBS
WORDS THAT DESCRIBE VERBS​

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Adverbs An adverb is a word that tells how, when, or where something happens.  Adverbs tell more information about verbs.  An adverb can appear before or after a verb.  Many adverbs that tell how something is done end in -ly.

     How:        Bingham gazed thoughtfully.                          thoughtfully is describing the verb gazed
                      He repeatedly asked about ruins.                  repeatedly is describing the verb asked

     When:      Slowly he saw the city's outline.                      slowly is describing the verb saw
                      Travelers seldom stopped there.                   seldom is describing the verb stopped

     Where:     The mule train stopped nearby.                    nearby is describing the verb stopped
                      The sun shone overhead.                               overhead is describing the verb shone


Commonly used Adverbs-lists

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Learn About Adverbs ~ Grammar Monster


Games to learn adverbs

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