An adverb of manner modifies or changes a sentence to tell us how something happens, such as whether it was quickly or slowly. They’re usually placed after the main verb or after the object. Just like other adverbs, they can provide more detail to sentences, giving the reader a clearer picture.

An adverb of manner describes how you do an action. For example, They dress elegantly. Some elderly people drive slowly.

Adverbs of manner usually go at the end of the sentence . To make an adverb of manner, you usually add ly to the adjective quiet-quietly slow-slowly bad-badly For adjective that end in -y, change the y to ily. easy-easily noisy-noisily There are some adverbs that don’t change.

Adverbs of manner are typically located:

1. Immediately before the main verb. He quickly drank the water.
2. Immediately after the main verb. I laughed nervously.
3. If the main verb has an object, then put the adverb of manner either after the object or before the main verb. She read the letter carefully.

Adverbs of manner are usually placed after the main verb. He swims fast. She sings beautifully. It is possible to place the adverb before the verb.

1 : the way something is done or happens She worked in a quick manner. 2 : a way of acting He has a gentle manner. 3 manners plural : behavior toward or in the presence of other people They have good manners in a restaurant.

The five basic types of adverbs in the English language are those of Manner, Time, Place, Frequency, and Degree.

Examples of adverbs that describe when an action occurred include: Early: She arrived early for the meeting. First: When I bake, I make cookies first. Last: When I clean, I do laundry last. Later: I will stop by later to see how you are doing. Never: He never wants to go to the park with me. Now: The movie is starting now. Regularly: Writing regularly in my journal is soothing.

Verbs. A verb is a word that is used to show action or state of being. See Parts of the Sentence in Related Links for more information.