3. Meaning of Adverbs
ADVERBS ARE
Words that usually describe a Verb
Can sometimes describe other words
Can tell us How, When & Where
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4. Definition
The part of speech (or word class) that is
primarily used to
modify a verb, adjective, or other adverb.
Adverbs can also modify
prepositional phrases, subordinate clauses,
and complete sentences.
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6. Kinds of Adverbs:
• Adverb of Time
• Adverb of Place
• Adverb of Manner
• Adverb of Frequency
• Adverb of Degree
• Adverb of Comment
• Adverb of Confirmation and Negation
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7. Adverb of Time
Adverbs of Time tell us when an action happened, but also for how long,
and how often. Adverbs of time show when an action is done, or the
duration or frequency.
Here are some examples for Adverb of Time:
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8. Exercise
Choose the adverb from the following sentences:
1.
2.
The play will begin now
3.
The boy came early
4.
I will see him tomorrow
5.
He has arrived today
6.
Your desire will be fulfilled soon
7.
Tom has already bought a car
8.
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She will come soon
She never does it
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9. Exercise
Choose the adverb from the following sentences:
1.
2.
The play will begin now
3.
The boy came early
4.
I will see him tomorrow
5.
He has arrived today
6.
Your desire will be fulfilled soon
7.
Tom has already bought a car
8.
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She will come soon
She never does it
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10. Adverb of Place
Adverbs of Place tell us where something happens. They are usually
placed after the main verb or after the object.
Here are some examples for Adverb of Place:
Above, Away, Behind, Down, East, Elsewhere
Far, Nearby, Outside, Upstairs, Indoors, There
Towards, Over, In, Here
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11. Exercise
Choose the adverb from the following sentences:
1.
2.
They built a house nearby
3.
She took the child outside
4.
Come here
5.
Please go there and give them company
6.
The solders were standing outside of the gate
7.
The doctors saw infection inside the body
8.
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I looked everywhere
They dug a hole under a tree
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12. Exercise
Choose the adverb from the following sentences:
1.
2.
They built a house nearby
3.
She took the child outside
4.
Come here
5.
Please go there and give them company
6.
The solders were standing outside of the gate
7.
The doctors saw infection inside the body
8.
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I looked everywhere
They dug a hole under a tree
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13. Adverb of Degree
Adverbs of Degree tell us the degree or extent to which something
happens. They answer the question "how much?" or "to what degree?".
Adverbs of Degree can modify verbs, adjectives and other adverbs
Here are some examples for Adverb of Degree:
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14. Adverb of Degree
Here are some examples for Adverb of Degree:
List of common single-word degree adverbs:
Almost, Absolutely,
Barely, Completely, Deeply,
Enough, Entirely, Fairly, Fully, Greatly, Hardly,
Indeed, Just, Least, Less, Little, Much, Nearly, Positively,
Practically, Really, Simply, Strongly, Well
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15. Exercise
Rearrange the words to make a correct sentence and draw a circle around the
adverb of degree:
1.
man talks fast The extremely.
2.
almost She finished has.
3.
is She beautiful very.
4.
quite coffee My is hot.
5.
food enough have We.
6.
very water cold The was.
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16. Exercise
Rearrange the words to make a correct sentence and underline the adverb of
degree:
1.
man talks fast The extremely. The man talks extremely fast
2.
almost She finished has. She has almost finished
3.
is She beautiful very.
4.
quite coffee My is hot.
My coffee is quite hot
5.
food enough have We.
We have enough food
6.
tired I am work too to.
I am too tired to work
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She is very beautiful
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17. Adverb of Comment
Adverbs of comment state a comment, or opinion about a situation
Adverb of comment are usually placed at the beginning of a sentence
and are separated from the rest of the sentence by a comma.
Examples
Definitely, I don’t agree with your plan
Cleverly, he fixed my broken tablet.
Foolishly, the boy kicked the ball to
his own goalpost.
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18. Exercise
Fill in the blanks with correct adverb from the options:
1.
, the teacher explained the subject (Clearly, Cleverly, Kindly)
2.
, she refused to participate in that program. (Wisely, Obviously,
Possibly)
3.
4.
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, I'd rather go by train. (Ideally, Officially, Personally)
, this car is cheaper than the smaller model.(Honestly,
Surprisingly, Clearly)
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19. Exercise
Fill in the blanks with correct adverb from the options:
1.
, the teacher explained the subject (Clearly, Cleverly, Kindly)
2.
, she refused to participate in that program. (Wisely, Obviously,
Possibly)
3.
4.
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, I'd rather go by train. (Ideally, Officially, Personally)
, this car is cheaper than the smaller model.(Honestly,
Surprisingly, Clearly)
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20. Adverb of Manner
Adverbs of manner tell us how something happens. They are usually
placed after the main verb or after the object.
Here are some examples for Adverb of Manner:
Examples:
He talked loudly.
She walked slowly.
He managed it skillfully.
She speaks English well.
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21. Adverb of Manner
Here are some examples for Adverb of Manner:
List of common single-word Manner adverbs:
Fast, Slowly,
Happily, angrily,
Well, Badly, Right,
Carefully, patiently,
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22. Exercise
Choose a word in brackets to fill the gaps for adverb of Manner:
1.
Arun painted the kitchen very ________________________. (bad / badly)
2.
She speaks very ________________________. (quiet / quietly)
3.
She knows the road ________________________. (good / well)
4.
He plays the guitar ________________________. (terrible / terribly)
5.
We're going camping tomorrow so we have to get up
________________________. (early / soon)
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23. Answer
Choose a word in brackets to fill the gaps for adverb of Manner:
1.
Arun painted the kitchen very Badly. (bad / badly)
2.
She speaks very quietly. (quiet / quietly)
3.
She knows the road well. (good / well)
4.
He plays the guitar terribly. (terrible / terribly)
5.
We're going camping tomorrow so we have to get up early. (early / soon)
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24. Adverb of Frequency
Adverbs of Frequency are Adverbs of Time that answer the question
"How frequently?" or "How often?". They tell us how often something
happens.
Here are some examples for Adverb of Frequency:
Examples:
She is always hungry.
She always comes late.
She often goes by herself.
Sunil can usually play football on
Sundays.
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25. Adverb of Frequency
Here are some examples for Adverb of Frequency:
List of common single-word Frequency adverbs:
Always, Usually,
regularly, normally,
Rarely, seldom, never
often, sometimes, occasionally,
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26. Exercise
Put the adverb of frequency on the right place:
1.
He listens to the radio. (often) _______________________.
2.
They read a book. (sometimes) ________________________.
3.
Sita gets angry. (never) ________________________.
4.
Shilpa is hungry. (often) _______________________.
5.
They watch TV in the afternoon. (never) ________________________.
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27. Answer
Put the adverb of frequency on the right place:
1.
Ans:
He listens to the radio. (often)
He often listens to the radio
2.
Ans:
They read a book. (sometimes)
They sometimes read a book
3.
Ans:
Sita gets angry. (never)
Sita never gets angry
4.
Ans:
Shilpa is hungry. (often)
Shilpa is often hungry
5.
Ans:
They watch TV in the afternoon. (never)
They never watch TV in the afternoon.
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28. Adverb of Affirmation & Negation
These adverbs are used to answer the questions raised by others.
Here are some examples for Adverb of Affirmation & Negation:
Adverbs such as YES and YEAH are called Adverbs of Affirmation.
E.g.: Yes. I like sweets.
Yes. I would come with you.
Adverbs such as NO and NEVER are called Adverbs of Negation.
E.g.: No. I do not like sweets.
No. You should not call me now
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