by PushtoLearn
Adverbs of Manner
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Adverbs of Manner – Exercises
These exercises focus on Adverbs of Manner
What Are Adverbs of Manner?
Adverbs of manner describe how an action happens. They tell us the way or style in which something is done. For example:
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He speaks politely. (How does he speak? Politely.)
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She works hard. (How does she work? Hard.)
Rules for Using Adverbs of Manner
1. Forming Adverbs of Manner
Most adverbs of manner are formed by adding -ly to adjectives.
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Adjective |
Adverb |
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Happy |
Happily |
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Careful |
Carefully |
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Quick |
Quickly |
However, there are exceptions where the adjective and adverb are the same:
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Adjective/Adverb |
Example |
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Fast |
He runs fast. |
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Hard |
She studies hard. |
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Late |
They arrived late. |
2. Placement of Adverbs of Manner
Adverbs of manner usually go after the verb or after the object if there is one:
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After the verb: She sings beautifully.
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After the object: He completed the task perfectly.
3. Adverbs with Linking Verbs
When using linking verbs (e.g., be, feel, look), use an adjective, not an adverb.
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Correct: The soup tastes good.
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Incorrect: The soup tastes well.
Common Errors with Adverbs of Manner
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Using the adjective instead of the adverb:
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Incorrect: She runs quick.
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Correct: She runs quickly.
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Overusing -ly when it's not needed:
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Incorrect: He speaks hardly. (Hardly means "barely" or "almost not.")
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Correct: He speaks hard.
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Misplacing the adverb:
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Incorrect: He writes carefully the letter.
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Correct: He writes the letter carefully.
Everyday Use of Adverbs of Manner
Adverbs of manner are everywhere in daily life! Here are examples in different situations:
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At work: "She types accurately."
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At school: "He listens attentively."
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At home: "They cleaned the house thoroughly."
FAQ About Adverbs of Manner
What is an adverb of manner?
An adverb of manner explains how an action happens, such as slowly, happily, or carefully.
How do I form adverbs of manner?
Add -ly to most adjectives (e.g., happy → happily). Some words (e.g., fast) stay the same.
Where do I place adverbs of manner in a sentence?
Place them after the verb or object, like She dances gracefully.
Are there exceptions to forming adverbs with -ly?
Yes! Words like hard, fast, and late are the same as both adjectives and adverbs.
Can adverbs of manner come before a verb?
Yes, but it's less common: Carefully, she opened the door.
