ABSTRACT
In contrast, an adverb describes or modifies a verb, an adjective or another adverb. Adverbs tell how, when, where, or to what degree. Many adverbs end in -!r· The underlined words are adverbs:
speak clearly a dark red Corvette a bitterly cold day too early
Students sometimes make mistakes by confusing adverbs with adjectives. They use an adjective form of a word when an adverb form is needed. Here is an example.