Adverbs

CHAPTER - 3

ADVERBS

An adverb is a word which modifies the meaning of a verb/adjective/another adverb.

Eg. speak - verb

speak fast - 'fast' is an adverb.

He speaks fast - It answers the question,

'how does he speak'.

Fast is an adverb of manner

The fruit is extremely sweet. - It shows how much sweetness the fruit has.

Extremely is an adverb of degree.

Many words ending with 'ly' are adverbs

Adverbs used at the beginning of a sentence modify the whole sentence.

Eg. Luckily he crossed the river.

Eg. Unfortunately no vehicle was seen when the baby walked on the street.

Eg. Probably he misunderstood.

Titbits

There is no 'ly' for fast.

KINDS OF ADVERBS

Adverbs are used to make meaning clearer.

I knew this information before itself. (adverb of time)

I have seen you twice this month. (adverb of frequency)

Go backward. (adverb of place)

Gopal reads clearly (adverb of manner)

He was too cautious (adverb of degree)

He must have told certainly (adverb of affirmation)

Not knowing what to do, I waited (adverb of negation)

He therefore left the place. (adverb of reason)

1. Adverbs of Time (which shows when)

Ex; I hurt my leg yesterday.

I have heard this before.

2. Adverbs of frequency(which shows how often)

Ex; He frequently visits his uncle's home.

He often makes mistakes.

3. Adverbs of Place(which shows where)

Ex; I followed him everywhere.

Stand here.

4. Adverbs of manner(which shows how or in what manner)

Ex; They fought bravely.

The story is well written.

5. Adverbs of Degree or quantity(which shows how much or in what degree or to what extent)

Ex; I am fully prepared.

These fruits are almost ripe.

6. Adverbs of Affirmation and Negation

Ex; Surely, you are mistaken.

7. Adverbs of reason

Ex; He therefore left his job.

He is hence unable to come.