Adverbs
It generally modifies the meaning of an adjective, verb, another adverb or sometimes a complete sentence.Examples:
He walks slowly.
(Here slowly is adverb which modifies verb walk.)
I have a very beautiful car.
(Here very is adverb which modifies adjective beautiful.)
She works very quickly
(Here very is adverb which modifies adverb quickly.)
Types of Adverb:
Adverb of Place
Adverb of place often answers the question Where.Above, below, here, there, in, out, inside, outside, near, far etc.
Examples
You should not go there.
(Here there is adverb of Place.)
Close the door when you go out.
(Here out is the adverb of Place.)
Adverb of Time
Adverb of Time often answers the question When.Before, after, now, then, ago, Yesterday, today, tomorrow, last year, since, soon etc.
Examples
I will meet you tomorrow.
(Here tomorrow is the adverb of Time.)
I have to leave now.
(Here now is the adverb of Time.)
Adverb of Manner
Adverb of Manner often answers the question How.Easily, nicely, slowly, badly, beautifully, silently, boldly, happily, angrily etc.
Examples
I can solve this sum easily.
(Here Easily is the adverb of Manner.)
She plays piano beautifully.
(Here beautifully is the adverb of Manner.)
Adverb of Number or Frequency
Adverb of Number or Frequency often answers the question How often.Once, twice, thrice, four times, sometimes, always, often, frequently, seldom etc.
Examples
I occasionally eat junk food.
(Here occasionally is the adverb of Frequency.)
He always reads the newspaper before 7 am.
(Here always is the adverb of Frequency.)
Adverb of Degree / Quantity
Adverb of Degree or Quantity often answers the question How much.Very, much, quite, enough, almost, half, little, too etc.
Examples
He worked very quickly.
(Here quickly is the adverb of Degree.)
He has almost finished his homework.
(Here almost is the adverb of Degree.)
Adverb of Reason
Adverb of Reason often answers the question Why.Hence, therefore, consequently, thus etc.
Examples
I broke my leg last month; hence, I was unable to work for several days.
(Here hence is the adverb of Reason.)
He, therefore, does not want to talk to me.
(Here therefore is the adverb of Reason)
Adverb of Affirmation Or Negation
Adverb of Affirmation or negation often answers the question of Confirmation.
Yes, no, not, surely, certainly, not at all, by all means, etc.
He will surely lend you money.
(Here surely is the adverb of Affirmation.)
Yes, I have taken my exam.
(Here yes is the adverb of Affirmation.)
I am not going to college.
(Here not is the adverb of Negation.)
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