Adverbs of Manner

Understanding Adverbs of Manner

What They Are: Adverbs of manner mainly tell us the way or how something is done. They often end in '-ly' and modify verbs. Why They're Important: They add detail to our stories and explanations, helping us to express ourselves more vividly and accurately.

Using Adverbs of Manner in Everyday Language

1. To Express the Method of an Action: The teacher explained the concept clearly.
2. When Describing Feelings Within an Action: The child happily played with his toys.
3. Showing the Manner of Movement: The athlete ran swiftly.

Common Mistakes with Adverbs of Manner

1. Confusing Adjectives and Adverbs:
   • ❌ Incorrect: She sings beautiful.
   • ✅ Correct: She sings beautifully.
2. Incorrect Placement of the Adverb:
   • ❌ Incorrect: He quickly runs.
   • ✅ Correct: He runs quickly.
3. Using an Adjective Instead of an Adverb:
   • ❌ Incorrect: The story was told dramatic.
   • ✅ Correct: The story was told dramatically.
4. Forgetting to Add '-ly' to an Adverb:
   • ❌ Incorrect: She spoke loud.
   • ✅ Correct: She spoke loudly.
5. Using '-ly' with Adjectives That Don't Use It:
   • ❌ Incorrect: They worked hardly.
   • ✅ Correct: They worked hard. (Note: 'hardly' has a different meaning.)
6. Placing the Adverb in the Wrong Position in a Sentence:
   • ❌ Awkward: The flowers she arranged beautifully.
   • ✅ Natural: She arranged the flowers beautifully.
7. Using the Wrong Adverb for the Action:
   • ❌ Incorrect: They whispered loudly about the surprise.
   • ✅ Correct: They whispered quietly about the surprise.