Professional English: General Grammar
Adverbs
Grammar
An adverb is a word which modifies the meaning of a verb/adjective/another adverb.
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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.
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