ADVERBS

A common suffix for adverbs is -ly, but some adverbs are less easy to recognise.

Adverbs modify not just verbs, but also adjectives and other adverbs.  They often describe place, time, manner or degree.

Modifying a verb
She spoke quickly.                       
The cat purred contentedly.

Modifying an adjective
You are really clever.
They seem very happy.

Modifying an adverb
They ran rather slowly.
She paints very well.

Adverbs of place and time:  
​there    forward    soon   often   now   yesterday    always