ADVERB:
An adverb is a word that describes or modifies a verb and adjective or other verbs most adverbs tell you how, where or when something is done. In other words, they describe the manner, place or time of an action.
For example
He runs quickly
She sings sweetly
KINDS OF ADVERBS
• Adverb of Manner
• Adverb of Place
• Adverb of Time
• Adverb of Frequency
• Adverb of Degree or quantity
• Adverb of Affirmation or Negation
• Adverb of Reason
ADVERB OF MANNER
Adverb of manner shows How or in What manner action is done.
EXAMPLES:
Govind reads clearly
The child slept soundly
He plays guitar skillfully
ADVERB OF PLACE
Adverb of place shows where an action is done
EXAMPLE
The horse galloped away
The little lamb followed marry everywhere
Is Mark still in bed?
ADVERB OF TIME
Adverb of time shows When the action is done
EXAMPLES
The train has already left
Our favorite TV program starts at 6’O clock
ADVERB OF FREQUENCY
Adverb of frequency shows How Many Times the action is done
Examples
The children always go to school on a bus
Raju polishes his shoes twice a week
ADVERB OF DEGREE OR QUANTITY
Adverb of degree or quantity shows How much or to what extent
EXAMPLES
These mangoes are almost ripe
The sea is very stormy
ADVERB OF AFFIRMATION OR NEGATION
Adverb of affirmation says yes if it is yes and no if its no
EXAMPLES
*Surely you are mistaken
*He certainly went
ADVERB OF REASON
Adverb of reason tells about the reason
EXAMPLES
*He, therefore, left the school
*He is hence unable to refute the charge.
Happy Learning!
Kalpana Chatterjee