Example sentences with adverbs

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Last Updated on April 17, 2022

Here is a list of sentences that uses adverbs in it. To make things easier to find, we have made adverbs Bold and Italicized.

Adverbs of Manner Sentence Examples

Adverbs of manner are words that describe how something is done. For example, “He ran quickly” or “She spoke quietly.”

  1. He slammed the door angrily and stormed off.
  2. She angrily demanded to know why he had done it.
  3. We’re happily married and have been for years.
  4. It’s good to be surrounded by people who are happily living their lives.
  5. The children greedily fought over the last piece of cake.
  6. The dog greedily ate the food.

Adverbs of Place Sentence Examples

Adverbs of place are words that modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs to indicate position or direction. Examples of adverbs of place include: upstairs, downstairs, outside, inside, nearby, far away, and everywhere.

  1. I ate here last week and the food was great.
  2. I love working outside on sunny days.
  3. I love playing outside with my friends.
  4. I should study somewhere that is more quiet.
  5. After I went upstairs, I realized I had left my phone downstairs.
  6. I live nearby.

Adverbs of Time Sentenec Examples

Adverbs of time are words that modify verbs to indicate when an event happened. Adverbs of time include words such as “delay,” “early,” “fast,” “immediately,” “late,” “soon,” and “yesterday.”

  1. Immediately, she ran to the store.
  2. I went to the store yesterday.
  3. Gradually, he began to improve his grades.
  4. James is still waiting for his result.
  5. The baby is sleeping now.
  6. I am going to the library now.

Adverbs of Frequency Sentence Examples

Adverbs of frequency are words that describe how often an action occurs. For example, “I always brush my teeth before bed.” In this sentence, the word “always” is an adverb of frequency. There are many other adverbs of frequency, including: “usually,” “often,” and “seldom.”

  1. I always brush my teeth before bed.
  2. I rarely eat out for lunch.
  3. I sometimes skip breakfast.
  4. I frequently go for walks in the park.
  5. I occasionally watch TV on weeknights.
  6. I never miss a day of work.