ADVERBS

 

ADVERBS

Types of Adverbs

1. Adverb of manner - e.g. slowly, happily, sadly, angrily.

-          You rightly told me to check out other websites

2. Adverb of quality – e.g. very, too, enough, much, so, extremely, absolutely.

-          Pinaki is very intelligent.

3. Adverb of quantity – e.g. almost, completely, especially, extremely, hardly, just, nearly, only.

-          My father spends little time with me.

4. Adverb of time – e.g. Soon now, later, then, tomorrow, today, everyday, weekly.

-          Pinaki my friend went for jungle safari to Kaziranga yesterday

5. Adverb of places – e.g. below, between, above, behind, through.

-          It will be fun to join them there.

6. Adverb of degree - e.g. Really, too, very, strongly, highly, incredibly

-          The bookings are nearly finished

7. Adverb of frequency – e.g. Often, seldom, rarely, every now and then, hardly ever, sometimes

-          We always go either to a historical place or for adventure sports.

8. Adverb of negation - e.g. hardly, little, never, only

-          There was no visibility during the storm

9. Adverb of affirmation – e.g. Certainly, definitely, truly, exactly, clearly, really

-          She is certainly going through hard time.

10. Adverb of reason – e.g. therefore, hence, so that, because, since, consequently

-          We are packing bags for safari

An adverb adds to the meaning of a verb, adjective or some other adverb.

TYPES OF ADVERBS – 10 types of adverbs
Affirmation	Negation	Frequency	Reason	Time	Quantity	Quality	Degree	Places	Manner

 

 Identify the type of adverb in the following sentences and name the type of adverb

QUESTIONS

1.            He searched for his watch everywhere.

2.            The girl boastfully delivered the speech.

3.            He is normally free on weekends.

4.            His quick thinking saved us from the mishap.

5.            We quite agree with the minutes of the meeting.

6.            You are surely misinformed about us.

7.            The hotel is good enough for out stay.

8.            I will have my meal later.

9.            He's just got a pay rise, hence the new car.

10.          He always tries to improve himself.

ANSWERS

1.            everywhere – Adverb of Place   

2.            boastfully – Adverb of manner

3.            normally – Adverb of frequency

4.            quick – Adverb of manner

5.            quite -Adverb of degree

6.            surely – Adverb of Degree and Affirmation

7.            enough – Adverb of degree

8.            later – Adverb of time

9.            hence – Adverb of reason

10.          always – Adverb of frequency