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Read these sentences.

, shiv am handles glass objects cautiously.
, Meeta remembers her aunt fondly .
, Mother nodded and smiled warmly.

The highlighted words in these sentences are adverbs of manner. They answer
the question- How?

( An adverb that tells us how an action takes place is called an adverb of

~ anner. Most adverbs of manner are formed by adding-ly to adjectives.

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Read these sentences.

• We saw cranes flying overhead.
,, • Let me fetch the book I left upstairs.
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• The ball rolled downhill before anyone could catch it.

The highlighted words in these sentences are adverbs of place. They answer the ,
question-Where?

An adverb that tells us where an action takes place is called an

adverb of place.

Read these sentences.

• We enjoyed watching the puppet show immensely.
• Dinner is almost ready.
• My sister runs very fast.
The highlighted words in these sentences are adverbs of degree. They answer
the question-To what extent?

An adverb that tells us the degree or extent of an action is called an

adverb of degree.
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1e11ighlighted ':"ords in these sentences are adverbs of frequency. They

11 wer the question-How often?
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An adverb that tells us how often an action takes place is called an
adverb of frequency.

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l]nderline the adverbs in these sentences.

1. I will have dessert later.
2. We should always wash our hands before taking meals.
3. The bull pulled against its tether strongly.
4. The sparrows nest in our balcony occasionally.
5. The walk downhill was comparatively easier.
6. The waiter politely ushered us to our table.
7. The stars were clearly visible in the night sky.
8. There was a birthday party at my neighbour's house
yesterday.

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A. Underline the adverbs in these sentences and state their kinds.
1. Our school magazine is issued fortnightly.
2. We are returning home tomorrow.
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4. I shall meet you afterwards.
5. The peacock displayed an extremely beautiful plumage.
6. Simran hurriedly drank the milk so that she could go
out and play.
7. Riyaz feeds the neighbourhood cat sometimes.
8. The truck was moving backwards when it hit the lamp post.

B. Fill in the blanks with the adverb form of the adjectives given b
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can add -ly to the words to change them into adverbs. ·Yoll

careful noble greedy probable

terrible quick full definite

1. Raina and Rajat had a fight, but they _ _ _ _ _ forgave each other
and became friends again.
2. The valiant prince _ _ _ _ _ defended the kingdom froµ1 the fire-
breathing dragon.
3. Ranjan's dog, Julius, _ _ _ _ _ swallowed the crumbs.
4. Did you _ _ _ _ _ understand the instructions for the game?
5. We are planning a holiday to Kerala.
6. Nitin crossed the road _ _ _ __
7. The sound of the siren was _ _ _ _ _ annoying.
8. Smita is _ _ _ _ _ going to visit us this Friday.

C. Fill in the blanks with adverbs as indicated in brackets.

1. We must not treat animals _ _ _ _ _ . (adverb of manner)
2. Ankita writes _ _ _ _ _ well. (adverb of degree)
3. The taxi arrived an hour _ _ _ _ _ . ( adverb of time)
4. They are _ _ _ _ _ on time. (adverb of frequency)
5. The birds flew . (adverb of place)
6. Malti can stay quiet. (adverb of frequency)
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 'file rumour is _ _ _ _ _ false. (adverb of degree)
1, 111e soldiers fought till the very end. (adverb of manner)
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rv1ahirna started early.
' Nfeenakshi started earlier than Mahima.
' jViehak started the earliest of them all.
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tr all these sentences, the adverbs modify the verb started.
tr the first sentence, the adverb is used in the simple form. It is in the posifr••
degree.
)11 the second sentence, the adverb is used to express a comparison between

two things. It is in the comparative degree.

)11 the third sentence, the adverb expresses a comparison between more than

two things. It is in the superlative degree.

Read this table to learn some rules for forming comparative and superlative
degrees of adverbs.
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Adverb Rule
: • fast-faster-fastest
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: • long-longer-longest
syllable : -est
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ending in \ add more, \ • bravely-more bravely-most bravely
-ly : most \ • gracefully-more gracefully-most gracefully \
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1. You should have spoken _ _ _ _ _ _ _ with the old lady.
(gently-comparative)
2. The Christmas tree was decorated _______ than anyone could
imagine. (beautifully-comparative)
3. I would help you _ _ _ _ _ _ . (gladly-superlative)
4. The air hostess spoke _ _ _ _ _ to Ruchika. (politely-superlative)
5. I ran _ _ _ _ _ _ _ than I ever have. (fast-comparative)

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1· (JJ\uch-superlative) - - - - will prove to be the fittest.

N"aina is able to work

8- in the office. (comfortably- . at home than
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9- The pressure of deadlines fe11 on us
than the last time. (heavily- - .- - - - -
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(clearly-superlative)

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