adverbs of manner

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adverbs of manner

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http://english-zone.com/grammar/pos-adv.html Adverbs of manner are words used to describe or modify verbs, telling us how things are done FORMATION: • Most of them are formed by adding –ly to the adjective: Quick quickly Slow slowly • If the adjective ends in –l, add –ly, too: successful successfully real really • If the adjective ends in –y, write –i instead of -y and then add –ly: happy happily easy easily • Some adverbs are irregular: good well fast fast hard hard early early POSITION: Adverbs of manner have different positions within a sentence ô They normally go at the end of a clause, after the main verb: He speaks English well ô They can also go at the beginning of a clause, to catch the reader's attention: Slowly, she opened the box ô It is possible to place the adverb before the verb, placing emphasis on the adverb: He quickly finished his dinner

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