Adverbs of Manner
Adverbs of Manner (حال الطريقة) – English Grammar for Class Two Adverbs of Manner are important grammar words in English. They help students describe how an action happens. Learning adverbs of manner helps students speak and write English more clearly and correctly.
This lesson is written for ESL students in Iraqi Islamic Schools – Class Two, with simple explanations and Arabic support.
What Are Adverbs of Manner?
Adverbs of manner tell us how something happens or how someone does an action. They usually answer the question:
How? (كيف؟)
Examples:
- He speaks slowly.
- She writes neatly.
- The boy runs quickly.
Arabic explanation:
Adverbs of manner = حال الطريقة
تخبرنا كيف يحدث الفعل
Why Do We Use Adverbs of Manner?
We use adverbs of manner to give more information about actions. Without adverbs, sentences are short and unclear.
Compare:
- She speaks English.
- She speaks English clearly.
The second sentence is better because it explains how she speaks.
Arabic explanation:
نستخدم حال الطريقة لإعطاء معلومات أكثر عن الفعل
Common Adverbs of Manner
Here are some common adverbs of manner for beginners:
- slowly – ببطء
- quickly – بسرعة
- carefully – بعناية
- loudly – بصوت عالٍ
- quietly – بهدوء
- happily – بسعادة
- sadly – بحزن
- well – جيدًا
- badly – بشكل سيئ
How Do We Form Adverbs of Manner?
Most adverbs of manner are formed by adding -ly to an adjective.
Examples:
- slow → slowly
- quick → quickly
- careful → carefully
- happy → happily
Arabic explanation:
غالبًا نكوّن حال الطريقة بإضافة ly إلى الصفة
Important Note (Very Easy)
Some adverbs do not end in -ly.
- good → well
- fast → fast
- hard → hard
Example:
- He studies well.
Difference Between Adjectives and Adverbs
This is very important for students.
Adjectives (الصفة)
Adjectives describe nouns (people or things).
- She is a happy girl.
- It is a slow car.
Arabic: الصفة تصف الاسم
Adverbs (حال الطريقة)
Adverbs describe verbs (actions).
- The girl sings happily.
- The car moves slowly.
Arabic: الحال يصف الفعل
Position of Adverbs of Manner in a Sentence
Adverbs of manner usually come after the verb.
- He reads quietly.
- She writes carefully.
Practice for Students
Choose the correct adverb:
- The student speaks English (slow / slowly).
- The teacher explains the lesson (clear / clearly).
- The boy runs (quick / quickly).
Answers: slowly – clearly – quickly
Teaching Tips for Iraqi Islamic Schools
- Use classroom actions (walk, talk, read).
- Ask students: How?
- Use Arabic explanation first, then English.
- Encourage short oral sentences.
Conclusion
Adverbs of manner help students explain actions clearly. They answer the question How? and usually end in -ly. Understanding the difference between adjectives and adverbs makes English easier and more accurate. With practice, Class Two students can use adverbs of manner confidently in speaking and writing.
Lesson 5: Adverbs of Manner
Grammar - Adverbs of Manner
ظروف الطريقة (Adverbs of Manner):
تُستخدم لوصف كيفية حدوث الفعل. تُجيب على سؤال "كيف؟" 🤔
مثال: He walks slowly = يمشي ببطء
🎴 Interactive Flashcards - اضغط للقلب
Rule 1: Regular Adverbs
اضغط لترى القاعدة
Add -ly to adjectives:
quiet → quietly
careful → carefully
أضف (ly) إلى نهاية الصفة لتحويلها إلى ظرف
Rule 2: Adjectives ending in -y
اضغط لترى القاعدة
Drop -y and add -ily:
easy → easily
happy → happily
احذف الـ y وأضف ily
Rule 3: Adjectives ending in -le
اضغط لترى القاعدة
Drop -e and add -y:
terrible → terribly
simple → simply
احذف الـ e وأضف y فقط
Irregular Adverbs
اضغط لترى الظروف الشاذة
الظروف الشاذة - احفظها! 🧠
📋 Irregular Adverbs Table
⚠️ تنبيه: هذه الظروف شاذة ولا تتبع القواعد العادية - يجب حفظها!
| Adjective (صفة) | Adverb (ظرف) |
|---|---|
| good | well |
| fast | fast |
| hard | hard |
| early | early |
| late | late |
A Choose the correct alternative
💡 تلميح: الصفة تصف الاسم، أما الظرف فيصف الفعل. اسأل نفسك: هل نصف اسماً أم فعلاً؟
B Write the adverbs of manner
💡 تلميح: تذكر القواعد الثلاث! وانتبه للظروف الشاذة 😊
🎯 Quick Review - مراجعة سريعة
Rule 1
Add -ly
slow → slowly
Rule 2
-y → -ily
happy → happily
Rule 3
-le → -ly
simple → simply