Adverbs

Parts of Speech

Different types of words in English that perform different functions are called parts of speech.

Nouns

Words that name people, places, things, and ideas.

Pronouns

Words that replace nouns.

Action Verbs

Words that name actions.

Adjectives

Words that modify or describe nouns or pronouns.

Adverbs

Words that modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb.

Adverb vs

Adjectives modify nouns and pronouns, while adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.

Adverb Questions

Adverbs answer questions about when, where, in what manner, or to what extent.

Writing With Adverbs

Adverbs add information and interest to writing, providing details about actions and descriptions.