An adverb is a word that describes action. It’s important we include adverbs in our writing but we need to make sure we pick the correct adverb for the verb. Adverbs can also modify adjectives, adverbs and even nouns and pronouns. Most adverbs are formed from adjectives by adding -ly to the end of the adjective, for example: 'slow-slowly'. As always in the English language, there are exceptions so be sure to think first before you choose your answer. As an example, using the adverb ‘angrily’ in this sentence - ‘He angrily kicked the ball’ - makes the reader want to read more to find out why... Show more An adverb is a word that describes action. It’s important we include adverbs in our writing but we need to make sure we pick the correct adverb for the verb. Adverbs can also modify adjectives, adverbs and even nouns and pronouns. Most adverbs are formed from adjectives by adding -ly to the end of the adjective, for example: 'slow-slowly'. As always in the English language, there are exceptions so be sure to think first before you choose your answer. As an example, using the adverb ‘angrily’ in this sentence - ‘He angrily kicked the ball’ - makes the reader want to read more to find out why he was angry. Show less
An adverb is a word that describes action. It’s important we include adverbs in our writing but we need to make sure we pick the correct adverb for the verb.
Adverbs can also modify adjectives, adverbs and even nouns and pronouns. Most adverbs are formed from adjectives by adding -ly to the end of the adjective, for example: 'slow-slowly'. As always in the English language, there are exceptions so be sure to think first before you choose your answer.
As an example, using the adverb ‘angrily’ in this sentence - ‘He angrily kicked the ball’ - makes the reader want to read more to find out why he was angry.
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