Definition


an adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.


example-


elder people walk slowly.


the dog runs fastly.


I have already cooked my lunch.


read this letter once again



Types of adverb




1.Adverb of time


a word that tells us the time of an action.
example-


my father seldom goes to the park.


we often go to the cinema.


he went to bed late at night.


I go to the temple daily.


the train will arrive soon.




2.Adverb of place


a word that tells us the place of action.


example-


Rahul lives there.


Rohan is not playing here.


he is going there


you can find horses everywhere.


Mohan and Sohan are inside the house.





3.Adverb of manner


a word that tells us the manner of the action


example-


the dog runs fastly.


he behaved foolishly.


he speaks English fluently.


Indian army fought bravely.


Nisha works properly.




4.Adverb of number/frequency


the word which is used to show a number of actions of the verb.


For example


Ankit often comes late.


read this letter once again.


I visited the red fort twice.


he never comes late.


always drink clean and fresh water.




5.Adverb of degree or quantity


the word which is used to show the degree of action.


example-


I hardly disagree with you.


she was very honest.


she is as honest as her sister.


.the shot is not quite good.


he never fully recovered from his injuries.




6.Adverb of reason


the word which is used to show the reason of action.


example-


he behaved as if he were a judge.


Navneet, therefore, left the school.


I was hungry so I ate the apple.


he was late hence he was not allowed to attend the prayer.




7.Adverb of affirmative and negative


the word which is used to show that something is true or false.


example-


yes, he is my friend.


no, he is not guilty.


yes, we will go to market.


no, she did not go to school.


no, I can't wait for the next match



8.Adverb of conjunction


the word which is used to join to clauses, phrases, or sentences.


example-


it was raining, therefore, I changed my plans.


get up early in the morning otherwise, you will be late for school.


I was getting late for therefore I took a Rapido bike taxi.


I will complete my work in some day next you can pay me.


I like you very much, in fact, I think you we should be the best friend.




9.Interrogative adverb


the word which is used to ask questions.


example-


where do you live?


how will you do it?


when did he go?


how many sisters do you have?


why are you sitting alone?




10.Relative adverb


the word which is used to join sentences or clauses.


example-


I know the time when he will come.


I know the place where he was born.


I know the reason why he got angry.


do you know how to solve this problem?


this is the school where I studied.