Adverb
An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. It tells us how, when, where, or to what extent something happens. Many adverbs end in “-ly”.
- She runs quickly.
- He speaks softly.
- They will arrive tomorrow.
- It is very cold today.
- The teacher explained it clearly.
1. Adverbs of Manner
Show how an action is done.
Examples: quickly, slowly, beautifully, badly, happily
Example Sentence: She sang beautifully.
2. Adverbs of Time
Tell when an action happens.
Examples: now, yesterday, today, soon, later
Example Sentence: We will leave tomorrow.
3. Adverbs of Place
Tell where an action happens.
Examples: here, there, inside, outside, everywhere
Example Sentence: Please sit here.
4. Adverbs of Frequency
Show how often an action occurs.
Examples: always, often, sometimes, rarely, never
Example Sentence: He always arrives on time.
5. Adverbs of Degree
Show the intensity or extent of an action, adjective, or another adverb.
Examples: very, extremely, almost, completely, quite
Example Sentence: The movie was extremely interesting.
| # | Adverb | Type | Example |
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- Start: Often used to emphasize time or manner at the beginning.
Quickly, she ran to the park. - Middle: Common for frequency and degree adverbs; usually placed before the main verb or after “to be”.
She has always been kind.
They are very happy today. - End: Typical for manner, place, or time adverbs; emphasizes how, where, or when.
He finished his homework quickly.
We will meet tomorrow.
Please sit here.