Adverbs of
manner
Adverbs of manner
Adverbs
of
manner
tell
us how something happens.
They
are
usually
placed
either after the main verb or
after the object.
They describe a verb,
an
adjective or
another adverb.
Adverbs of manner
In
Portuguese,
in
cases,
we usually
“mente”
these
add –
feliz
felizmente
rápida
rápidamente
Form
In most cases the adverb
is formed by adding – ly
to the adjective.
adjective
+ly
adverb
quick
quickly
slow
slowly
bad
badly
sad
sadly
Form
When the adjective ends
in “y” we drop the y and
add - ily
adjective
+il
y
adverb
happy
happily
easy
easily
Form
When the adjective ends
in “le” we drop the e and
add - ly
adjective
+ly
adverb
terrible
terribly
possible
possibly
Form
There are some irregular
forms
adjective
adverb
good
well
fast
fast
hard
hard
straight
straight
Adverbs of manner
Adverbs of manner most
often
appear
after
a
verb
Exercises
Source: Outstanding 6º page 129
Exercises
gently
kindly
angrily
happily
madly
Source: Outstanding 6º page 129
Exercises
quickly
easily
lazily
Source: Outstanding 6º page 129
Exercises
Let’s play a
game
Source: Outstanding 6º page 129
Yesterday, our school held a talent
show in the big hall. The students
entered the hall quietly and found
their seats. The hosts spoke clearly
as they introduced each performance.
A Day at the Talent Show Everyone listened carefully, excited
to see their friends perform.
Reading
comprehension
First there was a boy who played the
violin beautifully. Then, a group of
students performed a dance. They
moved gracefully and smiled happily.
The audience clapped loudly.
Finally, a girl sang a song. She
sang so powerfully that some people
cried. The teachers praised all the
students kindly.
The principal ended the show
cheerfully, thanking everyone for
coming. It was a night to remember.
Yesterday, our school held a talent
show in the big hall. The students
entered the hall quietly and found
their seats. The hosts spoke clearly
as they introduced each performance.
Everyone listened carefully, excited
1. How did the
students enter the to see their friends perform.
hall?
First there was a boy who played the
violin beautifully. Then, a group of
The students entered
students performed a dance. They
the hall quietly
moved gracefully and smiled happily.
The audience clapped loudly.
Questions
Finally, a girl sang a song. She
sang so powerfully that some people
cried. The teachers praised all the
students kindly.
The principal ended the show
cheerfully, thanking everyone for
coming. It was a night to remember.
Questions
2. What instrument
did the boy play?
The boy played the
violin.
Yesterday, our school held a talent
show in the big hall. The students
entered the hall quietly and found
their seats. The hosts spoke clearly
as they introduced each performance.
Everyone listened carefully, excited
to see their friends perform.
First there was a boy who played the
violin beautifully. Then, a group of
students performed a dance. They
moved gracefully and smiled happily.
The audience clapped loudly.
Finally, a girl sang a song. She
sang so powerfully that some people
cried. The teachers praised all the
students kindly.
The principal ended the show
cheerfully, thanking everyone for
coming. It was a night to remember.
Questions
3. How did the girl
sing her song?
The girl sang
powerfully.
Yesterday, our school held a talent
show in the big hall. The students
entered the hall quietly and found
their seats. The hosts spoke clearly
as they introduced each performance.
Everyone listened carefully, excited
to see their friends perform.
First there was a boy who played the
violin beautifully. Then, a group of
students performed a dance. They
moved gracefully and smiled happily.
The audience clapped loudly.
Finally, a girl sang a song. She
sang so powerfully that some people
cried. The teachers praised all the
students kindly.
The principal ended the show
cheerfully, thanking everyone for
coming. It was a night to remember.
Questions
4. How did the
audience react?
The audience clapped
loudly.
Yesterday, our school held a talent
show in the big hall. The students
entered the hall quietly and found
their seats. The hosts spoke clearly
as they introduced each performance.
Everyone listened carefully, excited
to see their friends perform.
First there was a boy who played the
violin beautifully. Then, a group of
students performed a dance. They
moved gracefully and smiled happily.
The audience clapped loudly.
Finally, a girl sang a song. She
sang so powerfully that some people
cried. The teachers praised all the
students kindly.
The principal ended the show
cheerfully, thanking everyone for
coming. It was a night to remember.
Questions
5. What did the
principle do at the
end of the show?
The principal ended
the show cheerfully,
thanking everyone
for coming.
Yesterday, our school held a talent
show in the big hall. The students
entered the hall quietly and found
their seats. The hosts spoke clearly
as they introduced each performance.
Everyone listened carefully, excited
to see their friends perform.
First there was a boy who played the
violin beautifully. Then, a group of
students performed a dance. They
moved gracefully and smiled happily.
The audience clapped loudly.
Finally, a girl sang a song. She
sang so powerfully that some people
cried. The teachers praised all the
students kindly.
The principal ended the show
cheerfully, thanking everyone for
coming. It was a night to remember.
Writing activity
Write a short paragraph (5–6
sentences) about a time you did
something well.
Use at least 3 adverbs of manner.
Example:
"Last week, I played football with my
friends.
I ran quickly and passed the ball
carefully..."
Writing activity
Sometime ago I went to a gymnastics
sarau.
I did everything very beautifully and
carefully because there were lots of
people watching.
Everything was very quick and fun.
I loved this sarau.
By Maria Inês