ADVERBS

AND
ITS TYPES

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ADVERB…….?
 Adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, preposition,

or sentence. 

 Adverbs can tell you how something is done, for example,

speak nicely or work hard.

 Adverbs can also tell you how much or how many of something

you have.
Examples
Types of Adverbs

1) Adverbs of time,

2) Adverbs of manner,

3) Adverbs of degree,

4) Adverbs of place,

5) Adverbs of frequency
Adverb of Time
 An adverb of time provides more information about
when a verb takes place.

 Adverbs of time are usually placed at the beginning

or end of a sentence.
 When it is of particular importance to express the
moment, something happened,
we’ll put it at the start of a sentence.
Examples
Examples of adverbs of time: never, lately,
just, always, recently, during, yet, soon,
sometimes, usually, so far

1. So far, we have found twelve grammar

mistakes.

2. I haven’t been going to the gym lately.

3. We recently bought a new car.

 Adverb of place
 Adverbs of place illustrate where the verb is happening.

 It’s usually placed after the main verb or object, or at the

end of the sentence.
 Adverbs of place/direction that indicate place/direction
of the action in the sentence.
 They answer the question ‘ where is the action performed?
Examples
Examples of adverbs of place: here, there, nowhere, everywhere, out, in,
above, below, inside, outside, into

1. We went into the cave, and there were bats everywhere!

2. There aren’t any dolls here, let’s look somewhere else.

3. He plays in the field.

4. Ali is going to school.
5. He is staying at my home.
Adverb of Manner
 Adverbs of manner provide more information about how

a verb is done.

 Adverbs of manner are probably the most common of all

adverbs.

 They’re easy to spot too. Most of them will end in –ly.

Examples
Examples of adverbs of manner: neatly, slowly, quickly, sadly, calmly, politely,
loudly, kindly, lazily

1. I politely opened the door for my grandmother as

she stepped out of the car.

2. A fat orange and white cat rested lazily on the sofa.

3. Please, handle the camera carefully.

4. Sana is walking slowly.
 Adverb of degree
 Adverbs of degree explain the level or intensity of a verb,
adjective, or even another adverb.
 Adverbs of Degree tell us the degree or extent to which
something happens.
 They answer the question "how much?" or "to what degree?".
 Examples
Example of adverbs of degree: almost, quite, nearly, too,
enough, just, hardly, simply, so

1. Can I come to the movies too?

2. Aren’t you hungry? You’ve hardly touched your dinner.
3. I’m so excited to see the new movie!
 Adverb of frequency
Adverbs of frequency explain how often the verb occurs.

They’re often placed directly before the main verb of a sentence.

Examples
Examples of adverbs of frequency: never, always, rarely, sometimes,
normally, seldom, usually, again

1. I rarely eat fast food these days.

2. Tom usually takes his dog for a walk before breakfast.
3. They always go to the same restaurant every Friday.

4. He always gets a good result.

5. He smokes occasionally.
 EXERCISES
In the following sentences underline the adverbs and
state their kind.
1. The girl sang sweetly.
2. What is he doing outside?
3. He practices cricket every day.
4. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
5. The old woman was walking slowly.
6. The kittens are playing there.
7. Children usually rush about.
8. The girls danced gracefully.
9. She has travelled everywhere.
10. I went to the market in the morning.
11. The dog sat lazily in the shade of the tree.
Answers
1. The girl sang sweetly. (Adverb of manner)
2. What is he doing outside? (Adverb of place)
3. He practices cricket every day. (Adverb of time)
4. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
(Adverb of time)
5. The old woman was walking slowly. (Adverb of
manner)
6. The kittens are playing there. (Adverb of place)
7. Children usually rush about.
(Adverb of frequency)
8. The girls danced gracefully. (Adverb of manner)
9. She has travelled everywhere. (Adverb of place)
 Activity 2

•1. I went to the market in the morning.

•2. The dog sat lazily in the shade of the tree.

•3. The man grumbled loudly while cleaning the table.

•4. I often visit my grandparents.

•5. It is extremely hot today.