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Grammar

Let’s learn.

Mark Inglis climbed Mount Everest successfully in 47 days.
The word in bold is an adverb of manner. We use an adverb of manner to
describe how an action is done. It tells us more about verbs and adjectives.
Examples:

Adverb with verb Idith listens carefully to Encik Hakimi. She fills in the blanks carefully.
Verb Adverb Verb Adverb

Adverb with The house is very big. The weather is extremely hot.
adjective
Adverb Adjective Adverb Adjective
Most adverbs end with ‘-ly’.
Examples:
1. Kamini walks slowly into the room.
2. The children clapped happily when they saw the clown.

However, some adverbs do not end with ‘-ly’.
Examples:
1. “Come straight home after school,” reminded her mother.
2. Encik Hakimi spoke well.

Let’s practise.
Tick the correct sentences.
a He tried hard to score a goal.
1
b He tried hardly to score a goal.
a The boys ran fastly.
2
b The boys ran fast.
a She crossed the road carefully.
3
b She crossed the road care.
Complete the blanks with the correct adverbs.
1. Kamini is a graceful dancer.
She dances in her performances.
2. They are very polite to their parents.
They speak to their parents.
3. The man is very angry.
The man shouted .
4. It is unfortunate I could not meet him as I was too busy.
I could not meet him as I was too busy.

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