What you will learn in Grade 2
Today's goal: Recognise words such as quickly, slowly, carefully and loudly that add information about a verb.
Core concept
The boy runs quickly.
An adverb is a word that gives more information about a verb or action.
Core concept
She writes neatly.
“Neatly” tells us how an action is done.
Core concept
The turtle walks slowly.
“Slowly” tells us the manner or way an action happens.
Core concept
Please speak softly.
“Softly” tells us that an action is done in a gentle or quiet way.
Core idea
Recognise words such as quickly, slowly, carefully and loudly that add information about a verb.
Read the explanation, study the examples and explain the idea in your own words.
Learn with examples
How?
quickly
“quickly” tells how an action happens.
How?
slowly
“slowly” tells how an action happens.
How?
carefully
“carefully” tells how an action happens.
See the skill in action
Verbruns
Adverbquickly
SentenceThe boy runs quickly.
Quick check
Which word tells how in 'She sings beautifully'?
Practice like a learner
- Circle the adverb: runs quickly.
- Choose: The turtle walks ___. (slowly/blue)
- Add an adverb to 'He reads ___.'.
- Write a sentence with 'carefully'.
- Find one adverb in a story.
Self-check: Can you explain the rule, give a new example and tell someone why your answer is correct?
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