Functions of Adverbs

Functions of Adverbs

Since adverb clauses function as adverbs, let’s look at the functions of adverbs.

• Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.
• They tell why, when, where, how, how much, and how often an action occurs.
• They can begin a sentence that is a question, and give more information.

Here are some examples according to what the adverb is modifying:

• Verbs: We eat pizza weekly. She watched the wild animal carefully.
• Adjectives: That is a very nice person. The dog is extremely hyperactive.
• Adverbs: She sings quite beautifully. My dog is almost always starving.