Definition: An adverb is an invariable word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. Adverbs explain when, how, where, how often, or to what degree something is done.
English adverbs often end in -ly, while French adverbs often end in -ment.
Single words that can fill any of the following blanks are adverbs:
I walk _____ (quickly, slowly, well)
He looked at me _____ (secretly, openly, twice)
I _____ eat meat (never, often, sometimes) - be careful with this one, as modal verbs could also fit.
Related lessons: French adverbs - French parts of speech
Related terms: verb - adjective
English adverbs often end in -ly, while French adverbs often end in -ment.
Single words that can fill any of the following blanks are adverbs:
I walk _____ (quickly, slowly, well)
He looked at me _____ (secretly, openly, twice)
I _____ eat meat (never, often, sometimes) - be careful with this one, as modal verbs could also fit.
Related lessons: French adverbs - French parts of speech
Related terms: verb - adjective
