Examples of Adverbs as Modifiers

Definition of Adverbs as Modifiers:

The word modifying an adjective, a verb, or another adverb is called adverb. 

Examples of Adverb modifying Verb:

• Alex was running slowly.
• Jenn is reading quickly.
• Please work carefully.
• Robin was speaking rudely.

Examples of Adverb modifying Adjective:

• The story was very interesting.
• The movie is really awesome.
• The food was so delicious.
• Aric was so exhausted.

Examples of Adverb modifying Another Adverb:

• Jeff is running very fast.
• Jenn is reading so quickly.
• Please work very carefully.
• Robin was speaking so rudely.

Definition of Adverb Phrase as Modifier:

A prepositional phrase modifying an adjective, a verb or another adverb is called an adverb phrase.

Examples of Adverb Phrase as Modifier:

• We were enjoying the concert sitting in the front row.
• Jim loves to travel around the world.
• Alice was speaking in a low voice.
• The leader described the matter in short.

Definition of Adverb Clause as Modifier:

A dependent clause modifying an adjective, a verb or another adverb in the independent clause is called an adverb clause.

Examples of Adverb Clause as Modifier:

• Jeff was surprised when he saw Allen entering the room.
• We started our journey when the storm had stopped.
• Alex came here in order to meet me.
• I will meet you where we met the last time.