Adverbs of manner describe how something happens. For example, it is possible to walk or run at different speeds. The words used to describe walking or running at different speeds (quickly or slowly for example) are excellent examples of adverbs of manner. They help the reader gain greater insight i...
Adverbs of manner describe how something happens. For example, it is possible to walk or run at different speeds. The words used to describe walking or running at different speeds (quickly or slowly for example) are excellent examples of adverbs of manner. They help the reader gain greater insight into the way a written scene is playing out. Comparing the following sentences will help you to understand how these adverbs change the overall meaning of the sentences they’re found in.The boys ran. (There is no adverb of manner in this sentence, so we can only imagine how fast the boys are running.) The boys ran quickly. (The adverb of manner is quickly. It tells us that the boys are in a hurry.) The boys were tired, so they ran more slowly than before. (The adverb of manner is slowly. It tells us that the boys are running, but they aren’t covering as much ground as they were before.) There are a few rules to remember regarding adverbs of manner:
When using these adverbs, be careful not to place them between the object and the verb. They often fit best after the sentence’s object or main verb.
If there is a preposition before the object, the adverb of manner may be placed either before the preposition or after the sentence’s object.
Add emphasis by placing an adverb of manner before both the verb and object, and when these adverbs are placed at the beginning of a sentence, they catch the reader’s attention.
As you read the following examples of adverbs of manner, you will notice how the same adverb can lend different meanings to sentences containing nearly the exact same set of words.The adverb of manner in each example has been italicized for easy identification. He quickly agreed to go to the store for milk. (His agreement was quick) He agreed to go to the store for milk quickly. (He would go to the store quickly) She quietly asked me to leave the room. (Her request was quiet) She asked me to leave the room quietly. (I am not going to make noise when I leave) The doctor woke the gently sleeping patient. (The patient was sleeping gently) The doctor gently woke the sleeping patient. (The doctor was gentle while waking the patient)
Adverbs of Manner Exercises
The following exercises will help you gain greater understanding about how adverbs of manner work. Choose the best answer to complete each sentence. 1. The excited baby pounded the table _______________. a. Badly b. Hungrily c. Normally d. Variously Answer: B. The excited baby pounded the table hungrily. 2. Walk ______________ or you may miss the bus. a. Quickly b. Slowly c. Personally d. Happily Answer: A. Walk quickly or you may miss the bus. 3. Reading ______________ helps you to understand concepts better. a. Rapidly b. Briefly c. Carefully d. Always Answer: C. Reading carefully helps you to understand concepts better. 4. Playing music too _______________ can damage your hearing. a. Slowly b. Cheerfully c. Carelessly d. Loudly Answer: D. Playing music too loudly can damage your hearing
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Recognizing Adverbs of Manner
Choose from the box the adverb of manner that matches with the word beside each picture. What’s In A. skillfully B. politely C.slowly D. gracefully E. softly ACTION ADVERB OF MANNER works ____________ skillfully
Choose from the box the adverb of manner that matches with the word beside each picture. What’s In A. skillfully B. politely C.slowly D. gracefully E. softly ACTION ADVERB OF MANNER sings ____________ softly
Choose from the box the adverb of manner that matches with the word beside each picture. What’s In A. skillfully B. politely C.slowly D. gracefully E. softly ACTION ADVERB OF MANNER danced ____________ gracefully
Choose from the box the adverb of manner that matches with the word beside each picture. What’s In A. skillfully B. politely C.slowly D. gracefully E. softly ACTION ADVERB OF MANNER ____________ politely greeted
Choose from the box the adverb of manner that matches with the word beside each picture. What’s In A. skillfully B. politely C.slowly D. gracefully E. softly ACTION ADVERB OF MANNER ____________ slowly walked
Read the following story and take note of the highlighted words in the text. What’s New A Plan Jeanette V. Sison “ Yehey , it’s vacation time!” shouted Miguel. “Schooldays are over,” added Samantha. “Let us start planning our summer vacation!” Father
Read the following story and take note of the highlighted words in the text. What’s New shortly added. Suddenly , Mang Cardo, the postman called loudly outside for Mother. “ Aling Martha, you have a letter from your brother,” he yelled. Mother eagerly went
Read the following story and take note of the highlighted words in the text. What’s New outside to get the letter from him. “I seldom receive a letter from Anton,” she wondered. “Anton is inviting us to have a vacation in Baguio City. We never had a chance to visit him
Read the following story and take note of the highlighted words in the text. What’s New and his family,” she smiled. “That is good! It will be a treat for all of us,” Father warmly added. Samantha and Miguel giggled happily about the good news.
What’s New 1. What is the title of the text? 2. Who sent a letter? 3. Where will they have their vacation? 4. What did Samantha and Miguel feel about the good news?
What’s New Read the words that are highlighted from the text. • shortly • suddenly • loudly • eagerly • warmly • happily
What It Is Adverbs of manner tell us how things are done. It answers the question “how”. Most adverbs of manner are formed from adjectives.
What It Is Examples: Adjectives Adverbs of Manner happy happily slow slowly quiet quietly An adverb of manner, when used in a sentence, is easily recognized. Commonly, adverbs of manner use the suffix – ly .
What’s More Copy the sentences then encircle the adverbs of manner used. 1. Faith listens carefully. 2. The boy gently unwrapped the gift that he received. 3. Joy did her work quietly. 4. The girl sits nicely. 5. My friend sings beautifully.
What’s More Adverbs of manner tell us how things are done. It answers the question how.
What I Can Do Change the underlined words into adverbs of manner by adding - ly . 1. “I got a low score in the test,” Ana _________(sad) told her mother. 2. The singer sings ___________(soft). sadly softly
What I Can Do 3. Father called us _______ (loud). 4. Karen writes her sentence _____________(meaningful). She _________(quick) cooked the food. loudly quickly meaningfully
Assessment Write the adverbs of manner to complete the sentences below. Choose from the words inside the box. happily B. patiently C. carefully D. regularly E. bravely F. attentively G.quietly H. gracefully I. fluently J. legibly 1. Hannah ___________ removed the broken vase so she will not be hurt. carefully
Assessment Write the adverbs of manner to complete the sentences below. Choose from the words inside the box. happily B. patiently C. carefully D. regularly E. bravely F. attentively G.quietly H. gracefully I. fluently J. legibly 2. The child ________ runs to her mother. happily
Assessment Write the adverbs of manner to complete the sentences below. Choose from the words inside the box. happily B. patiently C. carefully D. regularly E. bravely F. attentively G. quietly H. gracefully I. fluently J. legibly 3. The pupils entered the room ___________. quietly
Assessment Write the adverbs of manner to complete the sentences below. Choose from the words inside the box. happily B. patiently C. carefully D. regularly E. bravely F. attentively G. quietly H. gracefully I. fluently J. legibly 4. Annie reads the story __________. fluently 5. My sister writes ______________. legibly
Assessment Write the adverbs of manner to complete the sentences below. Choose from the words inside the box. happily B. patiently C. carefully D. regularly E. bravely F. attentively G. quietly H. gracefully I. fluently J. legibly 6. The family goes to church __________________every Sunday. regularly
Assessment Write the adverbs of manner to complete the sentences below. Choose from the words inside the box. happily B. patiently C. carefully D. regularly E. bravely F. attentively G. quietly H. gracefully I. fluently J. legibly 7. He ____________ listened to his teacher. attentively
Assessment Write the adverbs of manner to complete the sentences below. Choose from the words inside the box. happily B. patiently C. carefully D. regularly E. bravely F. attentively G. quietly H. gracefully I. fluently J. legibly 8. Ken ____________ waited for her mother. patiently
Assessment Write the adverbs of manner to complete the sentences below. Choose from the words inside the box. happily B. patiently C. carefully D. regularly E. bravely F. attentively G. quietly H. gracefully I. fluently J. legibly 9. The dancers perform _____________. gracefully
Assessment Write the adverbs of manner to complete the sentences below. Choose from the words inside the box. happily B. patiently C. carefully D. regularly E. bravely F. attentively G. quietly H. gracefully I. fluently J. legibly 10. The rescuers ______________ went though the storm to save lives. bravely
Additional Activities Construct your own sentences by using the given noun and verb with the appropriate adverb of manner. Select from the box below. A. silently B. hurriedly C. brightly D. correctly E. loudly 1. child - run 2. pupil - recite 3. girl - prayed 4. baby - cry 5. sun- shine