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Most adverbs of manner are formed by adding -ly to adjectives, but there are important
exceptions (e.g., well).They help the reader gain greater insight into the way a written
scene is playing out.
Positioning
The position we use for adverbs of manner depends on whether they are modifying a
verb, a clause, or an adjective.
Modifying verbs: Adverbs of manner most commonly come directly after intransitive
verbs that they modify. If the verb is transitive, then the adverb must not immediately
follow the verb; it can either come before the verb or after the direct object. For
example:
Modifying clauses: Adverbs of manner can also come at the beginning of the
sentence, usually set apart by a comma, which serves to modify the entire clause and
add a lot of emphasis to the adverb. Consider these two examples:
Adjectives: Adverbs of manner can also be used to describe adjectives, giving them
an extra depth or dimension of character. In contrast to verbs, adverbs of manner
always come before the adjective they modify; this order cannot change. For example:
But if we don't put STRESS on this sound in speech, then we simply add ing.
When a verb ends with the letter e, we first remove it, and then add ing.
When a verb ends with the letters ie, we change them into y and add ing.