ADVERBS

Adverbs of manner modify verbs and further define how or why an action occurs.
Examples: Because John studied hard, he performed well on the test.
The driver stopped short and narrowly avoided hitting the dog.
She purposefully ran towards the oncoming racers in order to offer them water.

Adverbs of place (here, there, everywhere, nowhere, wherever, etc.) modify verbs with a physical location or direction of motion. It is sometimes difficult to tell whether adverbs are specifically identifying a location or direction, but it is important that you identify them as adverbs of place.
Examples: Here is the paper I thought you lost. (location)
Come here, Spot! (direction)
Remember, wherever you go, there you are. (direction and location)
Put the Lincoln Logs® there. (direction)

Adverbs of time (today, early, then, now, later, first, etc.) modify verbs by providing the time when the action occurs. Adverbs of time can be compound.
Examples: Last Monday, I almost missed early formation. (Early is an adjective.)
This spot will be hereafter remembered as the place I met my hero. (compound adverb)
She finally accepted his apology after he kneeled obsequiously. (After is a conjunction.)

Adverbs of frequency (weekly, never, seldom, sometimes, often, etc.) tell how often an action occurs.
Example: Always, never forget to check your references. (from Real Genius)

Adverbs of degree, which include intensifiers (absolutely, totally, very, too, barely, terribly, almost, rather, extremely, partially, really, etc.) tell us to what extent the verbs, adjectives, or adverbs occur.
Examples: They were completely confused by the rather ambiguous instructions.
It was so terribly cold in the office that even Leif was somewhat uncomfortable.

ADVERBS (continued)