Adverbs of manner and degree are used to answer “How the action is performed and how much it has intensity.” Both adverbs provide clear picture about the nature of action is taking place. Smoothly, slowly, rapidly, much, partly, fully, are the examples of adverbs of manner and degree.
Maria walks regularly in the morning.
Mont blanc pen writes smoothly.
Train moves slowly while approaching station.
The storm totally destroyed the standing crops.
They are fully enjoying the game.
Adverb of manner: usages and examples
Adverbs of manner answer the “how” question in sentence. It is used to describe the manner of performed action. These adverbs of manner are formed by adding – ly suffix at the end of the adjectives. Take a look at the following examples:
Brilliantly,
slowly,
Wonderfully,
Beautifully,
Bravely,
Secretly,
Clearly,
Technically, etc.
He is technically sound player.
In this example, technically adverb is modifying the adjective – sound.
She walks regularly in the morning.
Here, regularly adverb is modifying the verb – walks.
They are walking so slowly and definitely, they would be late. In this example, “slowly” adverb is modifying the adverb – so.
All the three examples show how the adverbs of manner modify the adjectives, verbs, and adverbs in the sentence.
Position of adverb of manner
In terms of position of adverbs of manner, they are placed or follow immediately after main verbs.
But, whenever these adverbs are used along the other adverbs in the same sentence, then, in such sentences, these adverbs are placed earlier than the adverbs of place and time.
He drives the ball strongly.
Here, “strongly” is placed immediately after the direct object as it is transitive sentence.
But, in case of intransitive sentence, such adverbs are generally placed immediately after the main verbs.
She writes quickly on the white board.
In this example, adverb “quickly” is placed immediately after the main verbs as it is intransitive sentences.
Besides, these adverbs are also used before the adverbs of place as well.
They carelessly in the first hour.
This sentence shows that such adverbs are always placed before the adverb of time.
Single – word, adverbial phrase, and adverbial clauses are also used as adverbs in sentences to modify respective words.
Position of adverb of manner in transitive and intransitive sentences
In the transitive sentences, adverbs of manner is placed immediately after the direct object.
However, in case of intransitive sentences, these adverbs are placed or follow the main verbs.
You are progressing steadily. (It follows the main verb)
He is writing his paper hurriedly.(It follows the direct object)
She has taken that decision hastily.(It follows the direct object)
These are some useful examples showing the position of adverbs in the transitive and intransitive sentences.
Furthermore, like other adverbs, these are placed at the beginning of the sentence with comma to qualify the sentence. Now, you might have got the answer for how to use adverbs of manner.
Adverb of degree: usages and examples
Adverbs of degree are used to answer “How far?” or “How much?” questions while qualifying or modifying verbs or adjectives in the sentence.
These adverbs of degree express or indicate the degree, intensity, quantity or extent of action performed in the sentence. Like other adverbs, these adverbs are also used to modify and qualify verbs, adverbs, and adjectives.
It is extremely difficult to live in the Antarctica region.
Mont Blanc pens are pretty expensive.
I am very enthusiastic to visit national park.
To control the ongoing loss of biodiversity is too difficult for the conserving agencies.
You are completely free to take decision.
In the above examples, extremely, pretty, very, too, and completely are used as the adverbs of degree. Some useful examples of adverbs of degree:
Really, Little, Enough,
Much, Too, Partly,
So, Utterly, Fully,
Completely,
Slightly, Extremely,
Absolutely, Unusually
Adverbs of degree: Grading and Non-grading adverbs.
Grading adverbs are used to describe mild, medium, and strong degree. Whereas, other non-grading adverbs are preferred for absolute degree.
I’m really enjoying the game.
In this example, adverb “really” is used for strong degree. Hence, we call it grading adverb.
You are absolutely right.
“Absolutely” adverb is used to describe the absolute degree. So, it is called the non-grading adverb.
They are quite certain about positive result.
It is used for strong degree and called grading adverb.
He will undoubtedly win the match.
It is non-grading adverb as it describes the absolute state.
This summer is unusually hot compare to last.
The recipe was very sweet.
Both are grading adverb.
Water in the pot is fully boiling. It is non-grading adverb.
Though she is slightly nervous, she will definitely come.
This is an example of both grading and non-grading adverbs.
How to use grading and non-grading adverbs
In the first subordinating clause, grading adverb is used. Whereas, in the second main clause, non-grading adverb is used.
The storm has completely destroyed the standing crops. This is an example of non-grading adverb.
The attempts to control rising temperature look utterly futile. It is non-grading adverb.
Reducing weight within short period of time seems fairly difficult. It is both grading and non-grading adverb.
Position of adverb of degree: at the beginning, before the word it modify
The adverbs of degree are always placed before the verbs, adverbs, and adjectives in the sentence.
Sometimes, these adverbs are placed at the beginning of the sentence with comma to qualify the sentence.
Definitely, he will win this competition. Undoubtedly, one day we will be the victim of climate change.
In both examples, these are used to qualify the sentence. But, these adverbs are also called transition words.
In this ways adverbs of manner and degree are used to bring clarity regarding how and how much of action taking place in the expression.Explanation of conjunctive adverbs
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