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Adverbs of manner (C1)

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  • She defeated the other team. (basic / single-handed)
    She basically defeated the other team single-handedly.
  • The best way to get rid of ants is to go to the source: the nest. (straight)
    The best way to get rid of ants is to go straight to the source: the nest.
  • It was so airless in the room that I couldn’t breathe. (bare)
    It was so airless in the room that I could barely breathe.
  • She spoke. (soft)
    She spoke softly.
  • He agreed to let me pay for the taxi. (reluctant)
    He reluctantly agreed to let me pay for the taxi.
  • She pushed him aside. (unfriendly)
    She pushed him aside in an unfriendly way / manner.
  • They chuckled. (nervous)
    They chuckled nervously.
  • It solved the problem. (instant)
    It solved the problem instantly.
  • He explained what we had to do. (complicated)
    He explained what we had to do in a complicated way.
  • He swam despite being tired. (good)
    He swam well despite being tired.
  • He devoured everything that was on his plate. (hungry)
    He hungrily devoured everything that was on his plate.
  • I was speechless when I heard the news. (complete)
    I was completely speechless when I heard the news.
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