Grammar basics
Adverbs of manner
An adverb of manner tells you how something happens, like slowly or clearly. Many of them end in -ly.
From adjective to adverb
| Adjective | Adverb | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| slow | slowly | add -ly |
| easy | easily | y → ily |
| good | well | special form |
| fast | fast | no change |
| hard | hard | no change |
Where does it go?
Put it after the verb, or after the object if there is one.
| Wrong | Right |
|---|---|
| She speaks fluently English. | She speaks English fluently. |
| He slowly is walking. | He is walking slowly. |
Hard and hardly are different
I work hard means "I work a lot". I hardly work means "I almost don't work"! The adverb of hard is hard, not hardly.
Slowly
adverb/ˈsloʊli/ไทยอย่างช้า ๆ
Not fast.
Please speak slowly. I'm still learning.
Clearly
adverb/ˈklɪrli/ไทยอย่างชัดเจน
In a way that is easy to see, hear or understand.
My teacher explains grammar clearly.
Fluently
adverb/ˈfluːəntli/ไทยอย่างคล่องแคล่ว
Speaking easily and well, without stopping a lot.
I want to speak English fluently one day.
Easily
adverb/ˈiːzəli/ไทยอย่างง่ายดาย
Without problems.
With Django, you can build an API easily.
Hard
adverb/hɑːrd/ไทยอย่างหนัก
With a lot of effort.
I work hard every day.
Loudly
adverb/ˈlaʊdli/ไทยเสียงดัง
With a lot of sound.
Please don't talk loudly in the library.