[B-A] Adverbs and Adverb Phrases

LET'S READ! 📖

Direction: Read the short passages then answer the questions being asked.

Adverbs and Adverb Phrases

From time to time, I enjoy taking a break from my busy schedule to explore the outdoors. The fresh air and serene surroundings help me relax and recharge. It's absolutely invigorating to hike through the lush green forests or sit by a tranquil lake. The beauty of nature never fails to amaze me. On those rare occasions when I spot wildlife, like a majestic eagle soaring high above or a curious deer peeking through the trees, I feel a sense of awe. These encounters are truly unforgettable. Additionally, I'm very fond of trying new cuisines, and I nearly always opt for spicy dishes. The explosion of flavors on my taste buds is simply delightful. Whether it's indulging in a rich and creamy curry or savoring a tangy street food snack, I appreciate the diverse culinary experiences that broaden my palate. Overall, adding these experiences to my life from time to time brings me joy, contentment, and a deeper appreciation for the world around me.

QUESTIONS:

1. What is the speaker's reaction to encountering wildlife?

2. What type of cuisines do the speaker prefer, and how often does he choose it?

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

ADVERB

a word used to modify a verb, an adjective, or another adverb and often used to show degree, manner, place, or time.

TYPES OF ADVERBS

1. Adverbs of Manner

🔺 describe how something happens. It usally ends with -ly.

indefatigably	hurriedly
awkwardly	gently

Example:

The puddle evaporated rapidly in the sun.

Grammar Notes 📝

📌 Some adverbs of manner are the same as adjectives in form.

Examples:

early	hard
fast	high

🔺 they usually go at the end of the sentence, but can sometimes come in the middle or (for emphasis) at the beginning.

Example:

Carefully stripping away centuries of paint, the scientists uncovered a valuable old wall painting.
Scientists stripped away centuries of paint carefully, uncovering a valuable old wall painting.
Scientist uncovered a valuable old wall painting after they stripped away centuries of paint carefully.

2. Adverbs of Time and Place

🔺used to describe where or when something happens. It usually comes at the end of a sentence, but sometimes come at the beginning for emphasis.

Time	Place
Afterwards	above
Immediately	around
before	below
finally	downstairs
lately	here
recently	there
then	outside
again	wherever
early	inside

🔺 Some expressions such as every day or every week can go at the beginning or the end of the sentence.

🔺 Adverbs such as daily, weekly, or yearly usually go at the end.

Example:

Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards.
He twined his chubby arms around Kenneth's neck.

3. Focusing Adverbs

🔺 Some adverbs like even, just, only, mainly, mostly, either.. or , neither.. nor, can be used to put emphasis on a particular part or word of the sentence.

even	mostly
just	either.. or
only	neither.. nor

Example:

I've worked with children in various settings, mainly in secondary school.

4. Adverbs of certainty and degree

🔺 They usually go before the main verb of the sentence, but after be or an auxiliary or modal verb.

Adverbs of Certainty
obviously	probably
certainly	maybe
clearly	perhaps

Example:

His footprints were clearly evident in the heavy dust.
Attempt doesn't necessarily bring success, but giving up definitely leads to failure.

Adverbs we use to talk about how much something happens (degree).
a bit	totally
more or less	pretty
almost	quite
completely	slightly
extremely	very
fairly	nearly

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

Direction: Read the prompt carefully and understand the scenario presented. Use the adverbs provided to elaborate your answer.

You are giving advice to a friend who is learning a new language. How can you explain effective learning strategies and techniques to help them improve their language skills? Your mentor will act as your friend. Adverbs: systematically, patiently, consistently

Let's Practice