An adverb is a word/a set
of words that modifies verbs, adjectives,
and other adverbs. It tells when, where, and how an action is performed or
indicates the quality or degree of the action.
Many adverbs
end in -ly but some words which end in -ly (such as friendly)
are not adverbs. Many words can be both adverbs and adjectives according to
their activity in the sentence.
Example:
Robin is always hungry
for success.
I love her very much.
He is running fast.
Alex works hard.
He wrote that willingly.
Adverb
Clauses and Adverb Phrases are clauses and phrases that modify
the verbs, adjectives or other adverbs in the sentence.
Example:
He ran toward the bus until he was tired. (Adverb Clause)
He came carrying
his box with two hands. (Adverb Phrase)
We were panicked without any
reason. (Adverb Phrase)
CONJUNCTIVE ADVERBS:
A conjunctive
adverb connects phrases or independent clauses. It provides transitions
between ideas and shows relationships.
Conjunctive
adverbs are also called connectors.
Example:
It rained last night. Nonetheless, the final match has not been
canceled.
We are still confused, however, if the umpires will come.
Last season there was a great
drought; consequently, we
could not grow crops.
SENTENCE ADVERBS:
A sentence
adverb starts the sentence and modifies the whole sentence.
Example:
Hopefully, we
will win the match.
Apparently, the
sky is getting cloudy.
Certainly, I
did not think of coming here.
Adverbs of Time/Frequency (When?)
Adverbs of
time/frequency indicate time or frequency of the action in the sentence.
They answer the question ‘when/how frequently is the action performed?’.
Always,
never, often, eventually, now, frequently, occasionally, once, forever, seldom,
before, Sunday, Monday, 10 AM, 12 PM, etc. are common adverbs of
time/frequency.
Example:
I went to school a little late yesterday.
He always gets
a good result.
I will leave Monday.
He smokes occasionally.
ADVERBS OF PLACE/DIRECTION (WHERE?)
Adverbs of
place/direction that indicate place/direction of the action in the
sentence. They answer the question ‘ where is the action performed?’.
Across, over,
under, in, out, through, backward, there, around, here, sideways, upstairs, in
the park, in the field, in that place, etc. are some common adverbs of
place/direction.
Example:
I went through
the jungle.
He plays in
the field.
Alex is going to school.
He is staying at my home.
Adverbs of Degree (How Much?)
Adverbs that
express the importance/degree/level of the action in the sentence are called adverbs
of degree. They answer the question ‘how much is the action performed?’.
Completely,
nearly, entirely, less, mildly, most, thoroughly, somewhat, excessively, much, etc.
are common adverbs of degree.
Example:
She completely forgot
about her anniversary.
I read the newspaper thoroughly.
I am so excited
about the new job.
Robin hardly studies
Adverbs of Manner (How?)
Adverbs that
express the manner/approach/process of the action in the sentence are called adverbs
of manner. They answer the question ‘how is the action performed?’.
Beautifully,
equally, thankfully, carefully, handily, quickly, coldly, hotly, resentfully,
earnestly, nicely, tirelessly, etc. are common adverbs of manner. These
adverbs usually end in ly.
Example:
Let's divide the prizes equally.
Please, handle the camera carefully.
Mike is walking slowly.
He is running fast.
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