What is an Adverb of Manner?
Definition:
An adverb of manner tells us how an action is done or performed.It gives more information about the verb by describing the way in which something happens or occurs .
In simple words:
An adverb of manner describes the way or style in which an action is performed.
For example:
She speaks politely.
Here the word "politely" describes the way of speaking of the girl .
My uncle drives carelessly.
Here the word "carelessly "modifies the meaning of the verb drive, that in which manner the person drives.
They played well
In the above sentence the word" well"describes that in which manner they played.
Most adverbs of manners are formed by adding_ ly o an adjective.
For example:
Slow______slowly
Careful_____carefully
Happy______happily
Kind______kindly
Loud_____loudly
But we don't put " ly" in some cases, as they
are exempted of the above rule.
Our team played well.
Not, our team played Welly. ( Incorrect)
He drives fast.
Not, he drives fastly. ( Incorrect)
Adverb of manner (Position in a sentence)
Usually placed after the verb or object.
Sometimes placed before the verb for emphasis.
Examples:
She writes quickly.
The child left angrily.
He completed the work carefully.
The soldiers fought bravely .
Common Mistakes in Using Adverbs of Manner
1. Using an adjective instead of an adverb
She sings beautiful. ( Incorrect)
She sings beautifully. ( Correct)
Mistake occurs when learners forget to add –ly. Because with out " ly" it sounds adjective.
2. Double adverbs
He ran quickly fast.( In correct)
He ran quickly / He ran fast. ( Correct )
3. Wrong position in the sentence
He carefully did the work. (awkward)
He did the work carefully.( Correct and sounds well)
Adverbs of manner usually come after the verb or object.
4. Irregular adverbs confusion
He speaks good. ( Incorrect ) Good is an adjective.
He speaks well. ( Correct )
Note: Some adverbs do not end in –ly (well, fast, hard). So take care while using these
In making sentences.
Let us practice
Fill in the Blanks: Adverbs of Manner
The teacher took the decision__________. Wise__wisly
She completed the task_________ despite the pressure. Calml__calm
The nurse treated my mom__________. Kind__kindly
He spoke __________ during the seminar. Confident__confidently
The students listened __________ to the instructions. Attentive__ateentivly
The students conducted the experiment __________. Carefully__carefull
She talked there__________. Open__openly
The watch man man handled the situation __________.brave__bravely
He performed __________ in the final examination. Good__well
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