Grammar

Adverbs of Manner

Adverbs of manner describe how an action is done and usually come after the verb or its object. Many are formed by adding -ly to an adjective.

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Level A2 Adjectives & Adverbs

Summary

Adverbs of manner describe how an action is done and usually come after the verb or its object. Many are formed by adding -ly to an adjective.

Structure

verb (+ object) + adverb (adjective + -ly)

Examples

Common mistakes

• Using an adjective instead of an adverb, e.g. 'She sings beautiful' instead of 'beautifully'.
• Adding -ly to irregular forms, e.g. 'goodly' instead of 'well'.

Related

Adverbs of Frequency

More adjectives & adverbs

Comparatives and Superlatives A2

Use comparatives to compare two things and superlatives to compare three or more. Short adjectives add -er/-est; longer ones use more/most.

Adjective Order B1

When several adjectives describe one noun, English follows a usual order: opinion, then size, age, shape, colour, origin, material, and purpose. Following this order makes phrases sound natural.

Adverbs of Frequency A2

Adverbs of frequency (always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never) say how often something happens. They normally go before the main verb but after the verb 'be'.

'So' and 'such' add emphasis. 'So' goes before an adjective or adverb on its own, while 'such' goes before a noun phrase, often with an adjective.

Too and Enough A2

'Too' means more than is wanted or needed and goes before an adjective; 'enough' means the right amount and goes after an adjective but before a noun.

As ... As Comparisons B1

Use 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to say two things are equal. The negative 'not as ... as' shows that one thing is less than the other.

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