What is an

adverb?

An adverb tells you more about a verb

(doing word)

It tells you where, why, or how much something

happens or is done.

Many adverbs are made by adding –ly onto the end of an adjective.

Kind

The boy kindly carried the old lady’s bags.Strange

It was strangely quiet in the village.

Adverbs can also tell you

when something happens.

Our friends arrived yesterday.

The holidays will soon be over.