Definition of Adverb of Manner
Adverb of manner is an adverb that described how and in what manner the action of a verb takes place. Such as quickly, slowly, badly, etc.
How to use the Irregular adverb of Manner- Hard
As you may know, Adverbs of Manner describe how an action is done. And, today’s word, “hard” is an irregular Adverb of Manner.
Unlike other words, the spelling of Irregular Adverbs of Manner doesn’t change when used to describe an action. And so, it’s incorrect to say “I work hardly,” although adding ly to “hard” seems like the correct way to conjugate the word. It’s worth noting that, hardly is an Adverb of Frequency, not Manner. It means to do something rarely.
As for using the Adjective of Manner “hard” in a sentence correctly, it can be placed after any Verb to state that the person doing the action is putting the most effort in. For example, you can “play ball,” or “play ball hard.” A team member who “plays ball hard” is doing their best.
We Like Bands that Play Hard
Getting to the theme of this article, this writer likes bands that “play hard,” to borrow a line from David Bowie’s Rebel Rebel. A band that “plays it hard (as the song goes)” puts all their energy into performing on stage.
Examples of the Adverb of Manner “hard”
- Ricardo worked hard for the past few months.
- He is fighting hard to keep his property.
- Their car hit the concrete hard.
Let’s practice
Q1: Try making your own sentence using the adverb “hard”.
Q2: Do you believe that training hard makes a difference? Why or why not?
Q3: Why do you think we sometimes fail even if we try hard?
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