In English the main Parts of Speech are Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Verb, Adverb, Preposition, Conjunction, and Interjection. In this Power Point Presentation I clearly describes about the Part of Speech Adverbs in very clear manner. Please use this Power Point Presentation for your Reference Purpose.

1. P R E P A R E D B Y
A N T O H
D E P A R T M E N T O F E N G L I S H
S T X A V I E R ’ S C O L L E G E O F E D U C A T I O N ( A U T O N O M O U S )
P A L A Y A M K O T T A I
T I R U N E L V E L I
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ADVERBS

2. Definition
 An adverb is a word/a set of words that
modifies verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. It
tells when, where, and how an action is performed or
indicates the quality or degree of the action.
 Many adverbs end in –ly but some words which end
in -ly(such as friendly) are not adverbs. Many
words can be both adverbs and adjectives according
to their activity in the sentence.

3. Examples
 Robin is always hungry for success.
 I love her very much.
 He is running fast.
 Alex works hard.
 He wrote that willingly.

4. Further Information
 Adverb Clauses and Adverb Phrases are clauses
and phrases that modify the verbs, adjectives or
other adverbs in the sentence.

5. Examples
 He ran toward the bus until he was tired.
(Adverb Clause)
 He came carrying his box with two hands.
(Adverb Phrase)
 We were panicked without any reason. (Adverb
Phrase)

6. Types of Adverbs
 Conjunctive Adverbs
 Sentence Adverbs
 Adverbs of Time/Frequency (When?)
 Adverbs of Place/Direction (Where?)
 Adverbs of Degree (How Much?)
 Adverbs of Manner (How?)

7. Conjunctive Adverbs
 A conjunctive adverb connects phrases or
independent clauses. It provides transitions between
ideas and shows relationships.
 Conjunctive adverbs are also called connectors.

8. Examples
 It rained last night. Nonetheless, the final match
has not been canceled.
 We are still confused, however, if the umpires will
come.
 Last season there was a great
drought; consequently, we could not grow crops.

9. Sentence Adverbs
 A sentence adverb starts the sentence and
modifies the whole sentence.

10. Examples
 Hopefully, we will win the match.
 Apparently, the sky is getting cloudy.
 Certainly, I did not think of coming here.

11. Adverbs of Time/Frequency(When?)
 Adverbs of time/frequency indicate time or
frequency of the action in the sentence. They answer
the question ‘when/how frequently is the action
performed?’.
 Always, never, often, eventually, now,
frequently, occasionally, once, forever,
seldom, before, Sunday, Monday, 10 AM, 12
PM, etc. are common adverbs of time/frequency.

12. Examples
 I went to school a little late yesterday.
 He always gets a good result.
 I will leave Monday.
 He smokes occasionally.

13. Adverbs of Place/Direction(Where?)
 Adverbs of place/direction that indicate
place/direction of the action in the sentence. They
answer the question ‘where is the action
performed?’.
 Across, over, under, in, out, through,
backward, there, around, here, sideways,
upstairs, in the park, in the field, in that
place, etc. are some common adverbs of
place/direction.

14. Examples
 I went through the jungle.
 He plays in the field.
 Alex is going to school.
 He is staying at my home.

15. Adverbs of Degree(How Much?)
 Adverbs that express the importance /degree/ level
of the action in the sentence are called adverbs of
degree. They answer the question ‘how much is the
action performed?’.
 Completely, nearly, entirely, less, mildly,
most, thoroughly, somewhat, excessively,
much, etc. are common adverbs of degree.

16. Examples
 She completely forgot about her anniversary.
 I read the newspaper thoroughly.
 I am so excited about the new job.
 Robin hardly studies

17. Adverbs of Manner(How?)
 Adverbs that express the manner/approach / process
of the action in the sentence are called adverbs of
manner. They answer the question ‘how is the
action performed?’.
 Beautifully, equally, thankfully, carefully,
handily, quickly, coldly, hotly, resentfully,
earnestly, nicely, tirelessly, etc. are common
adverbs of manner. These adverbs usually end in ly.

18. Examples
 Let's divide the prizes equally.
 Please, handle the camera carefully.
 Mike is walking slowly.
 He is running fast.

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