2. ADVERBS
An adverb is a word that adds to the meaning of a verb, an adjective or
another adverb. It describes or tells us about the way something is done.
An adverb is usually placed at the end of a sentence or phrase, but it can
also be placed in mid-sentence.
3. The table below shows the different types of adverbs.
ADVERBS
ADVERBS OF DIRECTION
ADVERBS OF MANNER
ADVERBS OF PLACE
ADVERBS OF TIME
ADVERBS OF FREQUENCY
ADVERBS OF DEGREE
4. ADVERBS OF MANNER
1. An adverb of manner tells us how an action happens.
2. It is placed mostly at the end of a sentence or phrase.
3. It comes after the verb.
Example: softly, quickly, happily, angrily, etc.
➔ My cousin is laughing happily.
➔ The old man walked slowly.
5. ADVERBS OF DIRECTIONS
1. An adverb of direction tells us where
something is going or coming from.
2. It is placed mostly at the end of a sentence or
phrase.
3. It indicates movement or direction
Example: up, down, here, there, etc
➔ Come here for a minute.
➔ In winter, the swallows will migrate south
where it is warmer.
6. ADVERBS OF PLACE
1. An adverb of direction tells us where an
actions happens.
2. It is usually placed after the verb or
direct object.
Example: above, in, outside, etc
➔ Let’s stay in today. The weather is really
bad.
➔ They went indoors to check out the
furniture of the house.
7. ADVERBS OF TIME
1. An adverb of direction tells us when an
actions happens.
2. It is placed mostly at the beginning or
end of a sentence or phrase.
Example: early, soon, yesterday, etc
➔ Don’t worry. I reply to her email soon.
➔ Yesterday, my brother and his friend
went to look for a printer.
8. ADVERBS OF FREQUENCY
1. An adverb of frequency tells us how often an actions happens.
2. It is placed before the verb except the verb `to be’
9. 3. The adverb of frequency can be arranged in this order.
● Always frequency
● Usually
● Frequently
● Offers
● Regularly
● Sometimes
● Occasionally
● Seldom
● Rarely
● Hardly
● Never
Examples:
➔ The bus from the station is always delayed and I arrive home later almost every day.
➔ I see vendor selling banana fritters occasionally at the market.
10. ADVERBS OF DEGREE
1. An adverb of degree tells us how much or to what extent the intensity
of something is.
2. It is usually placed after the verb, adjective or adverb in a sentence.
3. It modifies the verb, adjective or adverb
Examples: too, really, almost, etc
➔ I could barely hear what the waiter was saying.
➔ Your dinner is almost ready.
11. “Our greatest weakness lies in giving
up. The most certain way to succeed
is always to try just one more time.”
– Thomas A. Edison
