Adverbs

Adverbs usually tell where, when, why, or what something had happen or happen at the moment. Most adverbs end with -ly but many other phrases and words not ending in -ly is serve in an adverbial function and an word ending with -ly does not guarantee that it is a adverbs.

A group of words without containing a subject and/or verbs are use as an adverb, it is called adverbial phrase.

Prepositional phrases

Prepositional phrase are phrases that tell place and time, idolizing the verb.

Infinitive phrases

Infinitive phrase are phrases that usually tell why.

Adverbs are usually use as intensifiers, conveying a lesser or greater emphasis to something else. Intensifiers are said to be use in three different ways: emphasize, downtone, or amplify. Here are some example of these three uses:

Emphasizers

	I really don't believe him.
	She simply ignored me.
	They're going to be late, for sure.
	He literally wrecked his mother's car.

Amplifiers

	The teacher completely rejected her proposal.
	They heartily endorsed the new restaurant.
	I absolutely refuse to attend any more faculty meetings.
	I so wanted to go with them.

Down toners

	I kind of like this college.
	His mother mildly disapproved his actions.
	We can almost quit after that.

Adverbs is to accompanied the modifiers and is accompanied by premodifiers as in "She runs very fast."

There are five different kinds of adverbs for different kind of situation. These five types are:

Advebs of Manner

He speak quietly and moved slowly.

Adverbs of Place

		He has lived on the island all his life
		He still lives there now.

Adverbs of Frequency

		He takes the boat to the mainland every day.
		He often goes by himself.

Adverbs of Time

	She tries to get back before dark.
	It's starting to get dark now.
	She finished her tea first.
	She left early.

Adverbs of Purpose

		She drives her boat very slowly to avoid hitting rocks.
		She shops in many stores to get the best buys.

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