Today is our topic of discussion – Adverb and kinds
Adverb and kinds
Definition of adverb
An adverb modifies or describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. It usually answers the questions of when, where, how, why, under what conditions, or to what degree. Adverbs often (but obviously not always) end in -ly.
Beautifully, extremely, very, well are some examples of adverbs.
The young boy brought me a very soft chair from his house, and then he quickly disappeared. Oh my God!
In this sentence very modifies the adjective soft, then gives the answer of when and quickly gives the answer of how. So, these are the adverbs of this sentence.
Classification of adverbs
There are different kinds of adverbs. They are –
Adverbs of time
An adverb of time refers to the time when an action happens or when a verb takes place. Adverbs of time are usually placed at the beginning or end of a sentence. Never, lately, just, always, recently, during, yet, soon, sometimes, usually, so far etc. are the examples of Adverbs of Time. As –
Sometimes we can overlook some mistakes, but not always.
I have not seen him recently.
Here, Sometimes, always and recently are the examples of adverbs of time.
Adverbs of place
Adverbs of place refer to the place where the verb is taking place. These are usually placed after the main verbs or objects, or at the end of the sentences.
Here, there, nowhere, everywhere, out, in, above, below, inside, outside, into etc. are the examples of Adverbs of Place. As –
He has just vanished into nowhere.
She is inside the room.
Here, nowhere and inside are the examples of adverbs of place.
Adverbs of manner
Adverbs of manner provide more information about how an action or a verb is done. Adverbs of manner are probably the most common of all adverbs. Most of them will end in -ly.
Neatly, slowly, quickly, sadly, calmly, politely, loudly, kindly, lazily are the examples of Adverbs of manner. As-
He politely thanked us for inviting his party.
We slowly entered into the hall room. Here, politely and slowly are the examples of adverbs of manner.
Adverbs of degree
Adverbs of degree refer to the level or intensity of or modify a verb, adjective, or even another adverb.
Almost, quite, nearly, too, enough, just, hardly, simply, so etc. are the examples of Adverbs of Degree. As –
The room is exclusively adorned.
Antora is a very fast reader.
Here, exclusively and very are the examples of adverbs of degree.
Adverbs of frequency
Adverbs of frequency refer to how often the verb occurs. They’re often placed directly before the main verb of a sentence. Never, always, rarely, sometimes, normally, seldom, usually, again etc are the examples of Adverbs of Frequency. As –
Barking dog seldom bites.
I normally don’t take medicines.
Here, seldom and normally are the examples of adverbs of frequency.
Adverbs of quantity
Adverbs of quantity refer to the quantity or how much or how many of something you have. As-
We need more food.
We are almost there.
Here, more and almsot are the examples of adverbs of quantity.