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Introduction

What are Adverbs of


Manner?
 Adverbs that describe
how an action is
performed.
 Usually answer the
question "How?" or "In
what manner?"
Definition and
Examples
Definition:
 Adverbs of manner modify verbs
to describe how something
happens.

Examples:
 He ran quickly.
 She speaks softly.
 They danced gracefully.
Formation of Adverbs
of Manner
Most common formation:
Add -ly to adjectives (e.g., slow →
slowly, quiet → quietly).

Irregular forms:
Some adverbs do not follow this
rule (e.g., good → well).
Common Adverbs of Manner
 Quickly
 Slowly
 Carefully
 Loudly
 Softly
 Badly
 Well
 Eagerly
 Gracefully
 Angrily
Differences between
Adjectives and Adverbs
Adjectives:
Describe nouns (e.g., She is a quick
runner).

Adverbs:
Describe verbs (e.g., She runs
quickly).
Examples in Sentences

 Sentence 1: He drives carefully to avoid


accidents.
 Sentence 2: She danced gracefully across the
stage.
 Sentence 3: They shouted loudly during the
game.
Common Mistakes

 Incorrect: She sings good.


 Correct: She sings well.
 Incorrect: He speaks very quiet.
 Correct: He speaks very quietly.
Practice Exercise 1
Instructions:
Identify the Adverbs of Manner
 Sentence 1: The child laughed happily.
 Sentence 2: The team played aggressively.
 Sentence 3: She completed the task easily.
Practice Exercise 2
Instructions:
Transform Adjectives to Adverbs

 Adjective: Quick
 Adverb:
 Adjective: Loud
 Adverb:
 Adjective: Careful
 Adverb:
Practice Exercise 3
Instructions:
Fill in the Blanks

 He moved _______ (slow) to avoid making noise.


 She _______ (eager) waited for the results.
 The artist painted _______ (skillful).
Answers to the Exercises
Identify the Adverbs:
Happily, aggressively, easily.

Transform Adjectives to Adverbs:


Quick → Quickly, Loud → Loudly, Careful → Carefully.

Fill in the Blanks:


Slowly, eagerly, skillfully.
Review & Summary
Key Points:
 Adverbs of manner describe how actions are performed.
 Typically formed by adding -ly to adjectives.
 Pay attention to irregular forms and sentence
placement.
Questions
& Answers
Section
Additional Resources
Links to grammar websites
https://test-english.com/
https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/

Recommended books
Essential Grammar in Use, 2nd Ed. | Raymond Murphy |
Cambridge

Online exercises and quizzes


https://test-english.com/grammar-points/a1/adverbs-
manner/
Thank you for your attention!

Final Thoughts:
 Understanding and using adverbs of manner is a
fundamental aspect of English grammar.
 With consistent practice, recognizing and using adverbs
of manner will become second nature.
 Keep exploring and learning to improve your grammar
skills.

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