Adverbs

Adverbs often tell when, where, why or under what conditions something happens or the frequency at which action happens. 

Examples: 

1. She arrived late. 

2. The box is still below the stairs. 

3. He drove too slowly. 

Types of Adverb 

• Adverbs of manner  
• Adverbs of place 
• Adverbs of degree 
• Adverbs of frequency 
• Adverbs of time 
• Adverb of purpose 
• Adverbs of affirmation and negation 

Adverb of Manner:

An adverb of Manner tells how or in what manner an action is done. 

Examples: 

• He looked nervously round the room. 
• She listened politely. 

Adverb of Place:

Adverb of place shows the place where the action takes place. 

Examples: 

• Today I lost my pen somewhere. 
• Where is my school diary? 

Adverb of degree:

An adverb of degree shows the degree of the action of its verb. 

Examples:  

• It is somewhat hot in here. 
• He completely changed my career. 

Adverb of  frequency:

An adverb of number/frequency shows how often or how many times  
an action takes place. 

Examples: 

• He is often  late for work. 
• I occasionally eat junk food. 

Adverb of time :

Adverb of time shows the time when the action take place. 

Examples: 

• I have been running for three hours. 
• I will see you later. 

Adverb of Purpose:

An adverb of reason or cause shows the reason why the action is taken. 

Examples: 

Because I was sick, I stayed home. 

She leaves her office early, so that he could help his child with homework. 

Adverbs of affirmation and negation:

Which says yes if it is yes and no if it is no. 

Examples: 

We are definitely leaving tomorrow. 

I have never seen him.