* Adverbs of manner:
ఈ కింది వాక్యాన్ని చూడండి
* every one warmly welcomed the return of the talented dancer. warm అనే adjective కు ly చేరి warmly అనే adjective ఏర్పడింది. అంటే ... warmly... in a warm way అని. మరి కొన్ని పదాలు చూడండి.
Adjectives Adverbs Meanings
beautiful beautifully in a beautiful manner
happy happily in a happy mood
marvellous marvellously in a marvellous way
good well in a good manner
fast fast in a fast way
* Adverbs of manner give more information about the way in which an event or action takes place.
eg: 1. Knock at the door gently. 2. We played well in the Commonwealth Games.
EXERCISE
Fill the blanks in the following sentences with the appropriate pair of Adverbs given in the box.
a) slowly and steadily b) graciously and profusely
c) frankly and freely d) awkwardly and stiffly
e) sweetly and melodiously f) quietly and calmly
1. The thief slipped out_________
2. Satheesh always expresses his opinions______. He is not afraid of anyone.
3. Abhi needs to improve his technique. He is batting rather________ at the moment.
4. What a wonderful singer Rehman is! He sings so____
5. _____ Mamatha has worked her way to the top.
6. On the eve of his retirement, the general thanked his colleagues_________
ANSWERS: 1. f 2. c 3. d 4.e 5. d 6.b