K: This is Everyday Grammar. I’m Kaveh. L: And I’m Lucija. Phew, I thought I was going to be late. It’s a good thing that I ran here quickly. K: Well, we’re all glad that you made it on time. But why did you say, “ran quickly” instead of just “ran?” L: Well, I did run quickly. So, I needed a word to describe the verb “run.” K: Ah, so that would be an adverb then, correct? L: Yes, that’s true! Adverbs are often misunderstood. K: Then let’s make today’s episode all about adverbs! K: Adverbs usually describe verbs. But they can also describe adjectives and even other adverbs. L: Adverbs express manner. They express how, where and why an action is done. V: “She completely understands him.” “He literally wrecked his car.” K: Notice that many adverbs have an “–ly” ending, like “quickly,” “surely” and “certainly,” but others do not. L: Some adverbs can go almost anywhere in a sentence. Like, “sometimes.” V: “Sometimes, I feel sad.” “I sometimes feel sa...
Hugh Jackman is staring/acting/appearing in ‘The Greatest Showman’. He starred/acted/appeared in the play as a lawyer. The couple will star/act/appear together in the concert. The movie stars Anthony Hopkins as President Nixon. A new television series stars a famous French actress. I am going to be in a movie. (I am part of the cast for the movie.) I am going to be in a concert. I am going to be on TV today. The movie will be released. Disney will release new movie. The movie is showing/playing. Do you recommend the movie? She will play the lead role in the movie. He played a supporting role in the movie. The movie is based on a true story You have a good taste in movies Toy story 4 is now showing at TOHO cinemas. What is showing at the movie theater? The movie has already finished showing. When will the next showing start? When is the new movie going on air? “Beauty and the beast” is now playing. The new “Harry Potter” movie is now showing. They are playing the new Starw...
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