The Adverb – Kinds of Adverbs

What is Adverb?

An Adverb is a word which adds to the meaning of a Verb, and tells us how a thing is done, when it is done, where it is done or how often is it done?.

Example:

1. Heena sings sweetly.

2. Hari will go tomorrow.

3. The sun shines everywhere.

Kinds Of Adverbs

1) Adverb of Manner

  • An adverb of manner describes the way or manner in which action occurs or occurred or will occur.
  •  Adverbs of manner answer the question “How?” i.e. how something is done or happens.
  • This includes words such as slowly, loudly, fast etc.
Example:

1. She wrote the letter nicely.

2. Dia acted wisely in that situation.

3. Ravi spent all his money foolishly.

4. Tia ran fast.

5. They sang the song beautifully.

2) Adverb of Place

  • An adverb of place tells us about the place of action.
  •  It answers the question “Where?” i.e. the place where an action occurs/occurred/will occur.
  •  This includes words such as here, there, near, somewhere, outside etc.
Example:

1. The girls are playing outside.

2. I looked for your glasses everywhere.

3. We can halt here for tea.

4. Company built a huge warehouse nearby.

5. They will meet you in hotel.

3) Adverb of Time

  • An adverb of Time tells us about the time of action.
  • These adverbs answer the question ‘when?’
  • These includes words such as tomorrow, today, yesterday, now, then, never, soon, already, ago, immediately, formerly, lately etc.
Examples:

1. The milkman comes to our house daily.

2. She wakes up early.

3. Ria will come tomorrow.

4. They are late.

5. May I go now?

4) Adverb of Frequency

  • An adverb of Frequency tells us how many times the action occurs or occurred or will occur.
  • These includes words such as daily, sometimes, often, seldom, usually, frequently, always, ever, generally, weekly, rarely, monthly, yearly etc.
Example:

1. He struck the ball twice.

2. He seldom visits his uncle’s place.

3. They had almost fifty cars when they were rich.

4. Sometimes she stays late in the school to complete her pending work.

5. Ravi never tells lies.

5) Adverb of Degree

  • An adverb of Degree tells us the degree or extent to which something occurs or occurred or will occur.
  • Adverbs of degree are also known as Adverbs of Quantity.
  • It answer the question "how much?" or "to what degree?"
  • This includes words such as much, very, fully, partly, little, enough, so, rather etc.
Example:

1. Tia was very tired.

2. I was nearly exhausted.

3. He was a bit satisfied from his performance.

4. I am fully prepared for my coming test.

5. The food is almost cooked.

6) Interrogative Adverb

  •  An Interrogative Adverb is used for asking questions.
  •  This includes words such as where, why, how, when etc.
Example:

1. When did Dia come?

2. Where did she go?

3. How often do you visit them?

4. How are you doing?

5. When did you do this?

Practice Exercise

Q1) Fill in the blanks with suitable Adverbs.

a. The man treated the servant ____________________.

b. Our group performed ______________________.

c. The peon has gone ___________________.

d. He always does his work _____________________.

e. Dia always reach her home ___________________.

f. We should chew our food ___________________.

g. We should always speak ______________ to everyone.

h. Boy went to bed __________________.

i. He dances so __________________.

j. The group sang _______________.

k. She is feeling better ______________.

l. Ria opened the door ___________.

m. Sun shines ____________ in the sky.

Q2) Underline the Adverbs in the following sentences and write the kind of adverb in the space provided.

· She never deceived anyone. _____________________________

· Dia has just arrived. ____________________________________

· She usually wears Indian dress. ___________________________

· The play was fairly good. ________________________________

· He hardly helps anyone. _________________________________

· We occasionally go out for the dinner. ______________________

· He generally arrives late. ________________________________

· He rarely visits temple. _________________________________

· We have already prepared the dinner.______________________

· She did her work neatly. ________________________________

· He goes to temple daily. ________________________________

· He drives the car fast. __________________________________

· He was very sad. ______________________________________

Q3) An action verb is underlined in each sentence. Circle the adverb that describes the verb.

· My grandma speaks loudly.

· Avi played a song on guitar yesterday.

· I will visit my grandparents tomorrow.

· Will you come today?

· Neil stopped the car suddenly.

· Navi moved out of the room angrily.

· He carefully joined the last piece onto the model.

· Ram accidentally fell on the wet floor.

· Yesterday, we played chess.

· He will join office soon.

· Tim waited patiently for his turn.

· Ria finally arrived at the party.

· She dressed nicely for her birthday party.

· I usually hug my mother when I am upset.

· She answered the question loudly.

Q4) Complete the following with suitable adverbs. Choose from the given box.

well, where, daily, enough, gracefully, accurately, often, how, tomorrow, bravely, already, yesterday, why

· Tia walks ___________________.

· The boys played _____________.

· The warriors fought ________________.

· Students solved the problem ______________________.

· We __________ watch movie.

· He read newspaper ________________.

· I have warned him ______________.

· He will join the office ____________________.

· I called him ___________________.

· ____________can I find him?

· ______soon can you start the project?

· This is good _____________.

· __________were you late?

Q5) Complete the following with suitable adverbs. Choose from the given box.

now, how, occasionally, daily, where, before, always, when, soon, monthly, immediately, once, very


· He visited temple _______________.

· I want my book _________________.

· Have you met him __________?

· I will ___________ return your bike.

· Call the doctor _____________________.

· I _________________ write to my pen friend.

· I pay my servant ______________.

· He _____________ comes in time for the class.

· She called us _____________.

· _________many children are there in your group?

· ___________will you finish this work?

· ____________do you stay?

· My friend is ___________ beautiful.

Q6) Underline the Adverbs in the following sentences and write the kind of adverb in the space provided.

· Where is your younger brother? ___________________________

· He is partly wrong about her._____________________________

· My grandma is completely deaf.___________________________

· How long will you wait here? _____________________________

· Avi buy this magazine weekly._____________________________

· Dia often talk to herself._________________________________

· He goes to church daily.__________________________________

· I almost finished my work. _______________________________

· He is pretty strong._____________________________________

· Tia ran quickly. _______________________________________

· I usually go to bed at 9 o’clock. ___________________________

· I have been to India just once. ___________________________

· I am very impressed with his presentation. _________________