ADVERBS THAT MODIFY VERBS

An adverb modifying a verb, implied to a word, describing how a certain action is done.

Jessica firmly took a stand.

She FIRMLY took a stand. Firmly is how she took the stand. So, firmly would be the adverb describing the verb.

Taylor delicately picked up her moms vase.

Delicately is describing picked, so delicately is the adverb describing the verb.

Examples....

• The dog ran quickly around the yard.
• Kenny quickly wrote down this sentence.
• Caitlin walked directly to her bedroom.
• The swimmer swam to the other side.
• Leah immediately kicked the ball when it came to her.

EXAMPLES.... (CONT.)

• Masson quickly ran down the court to dunk it.
• Ashley left early.
• Billy Bob fastly ran across the finish line.
• Skylar frequently visited her grandma.
• The dog rolled crazily in the grass.

ADVERB EXAMPLES....

• Financially
• Firmly
• Wearily
• Eternally
• Quickly

ADVERB EXAMPLES (CONT..)

• Beautifully
• Frequently
• Immediately
• Truthfully
• Abruptly

SOURCES...

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EXAMPLES (CONT...)

• Katherine immediately did her chores.
• Dean quickly kicked the ball into the goal.
• Sally quietly tip-toed across the room.
• Mrs. Dinkel quickly gave out homework.
• Connor quickly finished his homework.

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Dictionary

Bob quickly kicked the soccer ball.

Bob quickly kicked is describing how Bob kicked the soccer ball, so quickly would be the adverb modifying the verb.

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