Identify the adverbs in the following sentences.

Adverbs are words used to modify verbs. There are different kinds of adverbs. Note that most words indicating place, time, frequency and manner are adverbs.

1. He drives carefully.

2. Why are you speaking loudly?

3. I was pleasantly surprised to find him there.

4. I don’t allow my cat to go outside.

5. I go to the movies frequently.

6. He has never done anything useful in his life.

7. Have you ever been to Australia?

8. The girl recognized him instantly.

9. The girl combed her hair slowly.

10. I have always wanted to be a writer.

11. I often work late.

12. He quickly realized his mistake.

13. Go at once.

14. I am quite fond of reading.

Answers

1. He drives carefully.

2. Why are you speaking loudly?

3. I was pleasantly surprised to find him there.

4. I don’t allow my cat to go outside.

5. I watch movies frequently.

6. He has never done anything useful in his life.

7. Have you ever been to Australia?

8. The girl recognized him instantly.

9. The girl combed her hair slowly.

10. I have always wanted to be a writer.

11. I often work late.

12. He quickly realized his mistake.

13. Go at once.

14. I am quite fond of reading.