In Finnish grammar, adverbs are used to provide additional information about the action of a verb by describing how, when, where, or to what extent it occurs. There are several types of adverbs in Finnish, including manner adverbs, frequency adverbs, and intensity adverbs. Learning to use these adverbs correctly in sentences will enhance your understanding of the Finnish language and help you express yourself more precisely.
Exercise 1: Manner Adverbs
Fill in the blanks with the correct manner adverb, using the English word in brackets as a hint.
1. Hän puhuu *hitaisi*(slowly) englantia.
2. Kaisa käveli *nopeasti*(quickly) töihin.
3. Lintu lauloi *iloisesti*(happily) puussa.
4. He olivat *tarkasti*(carefully) valmistautuneet tenttiin.
5. Mira vastasi *väärin*(incorrectly) kysymykseen.
Exercise 2: Frequency Adverbs
Fill in the blanks with the correct frequency adverb, using the English word in brackets as a hint.
1. Minä käyn salilla *usein*(often).
2. Hän *harvoin*(rarely) syö karkkia.
3. Me tapaamme *aina*(always) perjantaisin.
4. He matkustavat *joskus*(sometimes) ulkomaille.
5. En ole *koskaan*(never) nähnyt häntä.
