What Is an Adverb?

Lesson Plan - Get It!

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An adverb is a word that describes or modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb.

Many adverbs end in -ly.

An adverb can describe how an action happens. Read below.

John quickly finished his homework.

• How did John finish?

Quickly

An adverb can describe when an action happens. Read below.

Sam left school early.

• When did Sam leave?

Early

An adverb can describe where an action happens. Read below.

Ben and Tom played here.

• Where did Ben and Tom play?

Here

Time to Practice!

Read the sentences and point to the adverbs.

1. Joseph spoke loudly into the microphone.

2. I played outside yesterday.

3. Sam slowly placed the last block onto the block tower.

4. Chloe accidentally dropped the glass of water.

5. We will visit my grandparents tomorrow.

• Did you find them all?

Now, think back to when you ran around.

• What are some adverbs that describe running?

• I ran quickly.
• I ran quietly.
• I ran slowly.
• I ran today.
• I ran outside.

For more practice identifying adverbs, try this mini quiz!

• How did you do?

When you are ready, continue to the Got It? section to find some adverbs around you!