Many adverbs tell how an action occurs. These adverbs usually end in –ly. Look at these examples:
loudly, quietly, slowly, quickly, carefully, carelessly, calmly, angrily, nicely, powerfully, gladly, nearly, noisily, usually
Bob carefully carried the glass vase to the kitchen.
Our dog barks noisily whenever the doorbell rings.
The bride walked slowly up the aisle.
The wind pounded powerfully against the windows.
Certain adverbs are used to tell how an action occurs.
▶Now you try it. Find the adverb in this sentence that tells how something occurs. The speaker walked calmly to the podium. Did you figure it out? Good for you!