Adverbs are words that describe verbs. Adverbs often answer the questions When? Where? or How?
She joyfully cheered for them. Joyfully tells how she cheered.
Yesterday, I had a picnic. Yesterday tells when I had a picnic.
Brady put the box downstairs. Downstairs tells where Brady put the box.
Adverbs can also describe adjectives. They usually answer the question How?
Adverbs can describe other adverbs, too.
She joyfully cheered for them. Joyfully tells how she cheered.
Yesterday, I had a picnic. Yesterday tells when I had a picnic.
Brady put the box downstairs. Downstairs tells where Brady put the box.
Adverbs can also describe adjectives. They usually answer the question How?
Sierra was too late. The sunset was really beautiful.
Adverbs can describe other adverbs, too.
Luke spoke extremely quietly. Shawn very sadly said good-bye.
