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What does the adverb 'quickly' describe?
What does the adverb 'quickly' describe?
Which adverb indicates that something happened without making much noise and usually in secret?
Which adverb indicates that something happened without making much noise and usually in secret?
What does the adverb 'carefully' suggest?
What does the adverb 'carefully' suggest?
Which action does the adverb 'happily' show approval for?
Which action does the adverb 'happily' show approval for?
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When might someone 'slowly' walk up the stairs?
When might someone 'slowly' walk up the stairs?
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In what situation might someone 'quietly enter the room unseen'?
In what situation might someone 'quietly enter the room unseen'?
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Study Notes
Adverbs of Manner describe how an action is performed rather than the action itself. They modify verbs by indicating the manner in which an action was done. Here's how they work with some common examples:
- Quickly describes how fast something happened: For example, she finished her work quickly or rushed out the door quickly.
- Carefully describes how cautious someone is being: For instance, he carefully examined the object before touching it or was careful not to make any mistakes.
- Happily shows that the speaker approves of what is happening: Like when you say "happily ever after" after someone gets married, you're showing your approval.
- Quietly indicates when something happens without making much noise and usually in secret: For example, she quietly entered the room unseen or whispered so only those nearby could hear.
- Slowly suggests that something took longer than usual: Such as when she slowly walked up the stairs or ate her food slowly.
These adverbs help us understand not just what happened but also how it happened, adding a layer of detail to our writing and speech.
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Explore how adverbs of manner describe the way an action is performed rather than the action itself, with examples like quickly, carefully, happily, quietly, and slowly. Learn how these adverbs add detail to our writing and speech.
