An adverb is a word that describes how, when or where something happens. Many adverbs end in -ly, such as quickly or quietly.

Adverbs: How We Do Things | Learn to Read

What is an adverb?

A verb is a doing word, like run or sing. An adverb tells us how we do it!

The snail moves slowly. 🐌 The boy runs quickly. 🏃

The word slowly and the word quickly are adverbs.

Lots of adverbs end in -ly. This is a clue!

Say each word out loud. Can you hear the -ly at the end?

An adverb often comes right after the verb:

The bird sings softly. 🐦

She drew the picture neatly. ✏️

The dog wagged its tail happily. 🐶

The verb tells what. The adverb tells how.

Most adverbs tell how. But some tell when or where:

Play the matching game. Drag each adverb to the picture that shows it.

Flip the flashcards to check the words. Read each adverb, then say a sentence using it!

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You learned how adverbs work today. Great job! 🌟

Quick quiz

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Which word tells HOW a snail moves? The snail moves ___.

Which word is an adverb?

Finish it: The lion roared ___.