Count the adverbs in the following sentence: Therefore, we should wait outside awhile because the very lovely and kindly family will be there soon to tell us fast whether everyone is well.

And those adverbs give you a lot more choice about where to put them. “Soon” is one such adverb. It’s not describing the manner in which an action takes place.

Mastering adjectives and adverbs is crucial for vivid and engaging writing. Many students struggle with this concept, leading to awkward prose and undermining their credibility. Adjectives describe ...

An adverb tells you how something happens, like quickly and slowly. Find out more including adverbs examples in this Bitesize Primary KS2 English guide.