Adverb

An adverb is defined as a word that modifies or adds something to the meanings of a
verb, adjective or another adverb. It is one of the parts of speech which tells us how,
where, when, in what manner, and to what extent an action is performed in the sentence.
Some of the adverbs end with 'ly' (which are used to express how an action is performed)
such as carefully, gracefully, cheerfully, quickly, steadily, speedily, happily, foolishly,
angrily, etc. However, some are without 'ly' such as well, very, fast, never, now, most,
far, least, more, less, there etc.
We can easily identify the availability of adverb in the sentence by seeing its function. If
any word in the sentence is describing any of the parts of speech (verb, adjective or other
adverb), it is an adverb. We can also recognize the availability of adverb in the sentence by looking the end of word (ending with 'ly'). Some frequency words like very, more,
much, many, etc. are also adverbs.
 I placed the flower pot carefully on the table. ('carefully' word is an adverb in this
sentence and shows the example of how action is performed)
 My friend walks gracefully. ('gracefully' word is an adverb in this sentence and
shows how to modify the meaning of verb)
 I run fast. ('fast' word is an adverb and provide more information about verb)
 I always eat healthy food. ('always' word is an adverb and modifies the verb to eat)
 I saw a very pretty girl in the car. ('very' word is an adverb)
 I will eat there. ('there' word is an adverb)
An adverb has different kinds. Let us look at these kinds one by one with examples.

 Adverb of Time

Adverb of time is an adverb which tells us about time of happenings or time of something

is done in the sentence. Adverbs of time are used in the beginning (as a form of

emphasis) or end of the sentence. Adverbs of time are like already, afterwards,

immediately, always, last month, soon, then, now, and yesterday.

For example:

 He got admitted to hospital and died yesterday.

 My factory caught fire and burned down in the last month.

 I have completed my homework already

Adverb of Place

Adverb of place is an adverb which tells us about the place where something is done or

happens in the sentence. It is used generally after the verb, object or end of the sentence.

Adverbs of place are like below, here, above, inside, outside, there, over there, under,

upstairs, etc.

For example:

 We need to stop here for dinner.

 He was sitting there.

A bird flies above in the sky.

 Adverb of Manner

Adverb of manner is an adverb which tells us about manner of how something is done or

happens in the sentence. Such type of adverbs generally end with 'ly' such as cheerfully,

badly, quickly, happily, angrily, sadly, slowly. However, some are simple like fast, well,

hard, etc.

For example:

 I went to school cheerfully.

 He runs fast.

 We happily celebrated teacher's day.

 Adverb of Degree

Adverb of degree or quantity is an adverb which tells us about the level or extent to

which something is done or happens in the sentence. It is used before the adjective or

adverb. Adverbs of degree or quantity are like almost, nearly, quite, much, really, too,

very, so, etc.

For example:

 It was too dark for us to find our way out of the cave. (adverb is used before

adjective)

 Her daughter is quite fat for her age

I am feeling really sad for my friend's father death.

Adverb of Frequency

Adverb of frequency is an adverb which tells us how often something is done or happens

in the sentence. Adverbs of frequency are like almost, again, frequently, generally, ever,

hardly ever, nearly, nearly always, always, occasionally, often, rarely, seldom, twice,

usually, sometimes, and weekly.

For example:

 He hardly studies during holidays.

 She thinks she is always right however it is not so.

 I talk to my neighbours very occasionally.

Adverb of Affirmation and Negation

Adverb of affirmation and negation is an adverb which confirms or denies the action of

verb in the sentence. It is also used to reinforce the action of verb. Adverbs of affirmation

are like definitely, surely, absolutely, etc. however adverbs of denial or negation are like

not, can’t, don’t, etc.

For example: I will certainly go to the school. (adverb of affirmation)

 I will never leave you alone. (adverb of negation)

7 Adverb of Reason

Adverb of reason is used to express the reason for, answer the question or purpose of an

action in the sentence. Adverbs of reason are like therefore, hence, thus, consequently, so,

since, etc.

For example:

 Ali could not make friends, he therefore left school.

 Consequently he denied to come to the party.