3. Adverbs
In the parts of speech, adverb plays
an important role.
Let us see what is it……
4. Adverb:Words which tell us how, where or when something is done.
In other words, they describe the manner, place or time of an action.
5. Let’s take some examples of adverb:
1. Beautifully
2. Always
3. Badly
4. Well
5. Yearly
6. Very
7. Tomorrow
8. Sweetly
9. Fast
10. Soon
6. Types of Adverbs:
Manner How an action is done
Place Where it is done
Time When it is done
Frequency How many times it is
done
7. Types of Adverbs:
Quantity/ How much or to Degree what extent it is done.
Affirmation/ Which says yes if it is yes
Negation or no if it is no
Reason Purpose or reason for it
to happen
8. Now let’s talk about all
the types of adverbs
Adverb of Place:
Some words or phrases answer the question “where?” They are called adverbs of
place.
Examples:
1. The boys are playing upstairs.
2. The dog is in the garden.
3. I have lived here for about two years.
4. Is Bob still in bed?
5. His children go everywhere with him.
9. Adverb of Manner:
Some words or phrases describe the way an action is done. They are called
adverbs of manner.
• The girl answered all the questions correctly.
• He was driving carelessly.
• The plane landed safely.
• Jia plays guitar skillfully.
Examples:
10. Adverb of Frequency:
Some words or phrases answer the question “how often an action is done”.
They are called adverbs of frequency.
• The children always take the bus to school.
• I’ll never make that mistake again.
• He cleans his bedroom everyday.
• Dad polishes his shoes twice a week.
Examples:
11. Adverb of Time:
Some words or phrases answer the question “when?” They are called
adverbs of time.
• The train has already left.
• We moved into our new house last week.
• Our favourite T.V. program starts at 6’0 clock.
• I’m going to my new school tomorrow.
Examples:
12. Adverb of quantity or degree:
Words that show – “how much, or in what degree or to what extent”.
• He was too careless.
• The sea is very stormy.
• I am rather busy.
• I’m fully prepared for the assessment.
• These fruits are almost ripe.
Examples:
13. Adverb of reason :
Words that tell about a reason or purpose of an action, are called adverb of
reason.
• He is penniless hence he’s unable to pay.
• She therefore left school.
• We stayed indoors because it was raining.
• I didn’t go to school since I was ill.
• We left early so that we could reach on time.
Examples:
14. Adverb of
affirmation/negation :
Which says yes, if it is yes and no, if it is no.
• I don’t know.
• You are surely mistaken.
• She truly enjoyed the show.
• He certainly went.
• He is naturally self-confident.
Examples:
15. • Tortoise walks slowly (manner).
• We will have our exam tomorrow (time).
• The accident happened on the highway (place).
• At least twice a year I used to go to the dentist (frequency).
• We all go for a picnic just for enjoyment (purpose)
• The sea is very stormy (degree).
• Surely you are mistaken (affirmation/negation).
Some examples of adverbs of different kinds:
