Adverbs of manner indicate how something happens or happened. They
are usually placed after the main verb or the object. They cannot be placed
between the verb and the object. The placement of the adverb can change the
meaning of the sentence.
Adverbs of Manner
They are usually placed after the main verb or the object. They cannot be
placed between the verb and the object.
· We walked quickly.
· She talked softly in my ear.
· The baseball team performed badlytonight.
· She sings beautifully.
· He waited calmly for the news.
· Please drive carefully.
· I need you to speak clearly.
· He passed the test easily.
· He drives fast.
· She hit the ball powerfully with the
bat.
Adverbs of Manner
Sometimes an adverb of manner is placed before the main verb. This is done to
emphasize the manner of the how something happened.
· He kindly asked for a napkin.
· She gently touched the baby's cheek.
· They quickly found their seats.
· She loudly called for her son.
· She silently cried during the wedding
ceremony.
Adverbs of Manner
The placement of the adverb can change the meaning of the sentence.
|
Adverbs of Manner Placement |
Meaning of the Sentence |
|
·
She quietly told me to sit
down. ·
She told me to sit down quietly. |
·
Spoke to her quietly ·
Sit down quietly |
|
·
He quickly told us to find
our seats. ·
He told us to find our seats quickly. |
·
Spoke to them quickly ·
Find seats quickly |
|
·
They immediatelyasked the
protestors to leave. ·
They asked the protestors to leave immediately. |
·
Spoke to them immediately ·
Asked them to leave immediately |
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