Adverbs

 Adverb

What is an Adverb?

An adverb is basically a word that adds more information about a place, time, adjective, phrase, or any other adverb. Adverbs usually have 'ly' in their end, but some adverbs look just like adjectives.

Some of the examples of adverbs are as follows - 

1) Slowly

2) Sweetly

3) Warmly

4) Lovely

5) Hastily

6) Rapidly

7) Quickly

Now let's have a look at the sentences made using these above-listed adverbs.

1) Slowly

Yesterday, due to traffic, the buses moved very slowly.

In this sentence, the word 'slowly' is an adverb as it gives us more information about the way in which the bus is moving. And also it is a 'ly' word.

2) Sweetly

She waved her hand and then smiled sweetly at him.

In this sentence, the word 'sweetly' is an adverb. It tells us the way in which she smiled at him. And it is a 'ly' word. 

3) Warmly

Prisha greeted the guests warmly.

In this sentence, the word 'warmly' is the adverb. It is a 'ly' word and tells us about Prisha's gesture.

4) Lovely

The teddy bear was kept with a floral card which looked lovely.

In this sentence, the word 'lovely' is an adverb. It is a 'ly' word.

5) Hastily

He hastily threw the clothes and emptied his bag.

In this sentence, the word 'hastily' is an adverb. It is an adverb as it is a 'ly' word. and gives us more information about the action being performed.

6) Rapidly

The fire spread rapidly in the forest.

In this sentence, the word 'rapidly' is an adverb. It has 'ly' in its end and also it shows us the way in which the fire is spread.

7) Quickly

He changed his clothes quickly.

In this sentence, the word 'quickly' is an adverb. It has 'ly' in its end. 

Types Of Adverbs 

There are five types of adverbs. They are as follows - 

1) Adverb of Time 

2) Adverb of Place

3) Adverb of Manner

4) Adverb of Frequency

5) Adverb of Degree

Now let's have a look at each type of adverb and understand its uses and examples briefly.

1) Adverb of Time

An adverb of time is an adverb that describes when the action of the verb is being carried out. Examples - Today, Yesterday, Last Year, This Year, Next Year, Often, Daily, Occasionally, Never.

Example:

a) Today is my sister's birthday.

In this sentence, the word 'today' is an adverb of time as it shows us the time at which the event is taking place.

b) Last year we celebrated New year in Shimla. 

In this sentence, the word 'last year' is an adverb of time as it tells us about the time when the event had taken place.

c) My relatives often meet us for a get-together. 

In this sentence, the word 'often' is an adverb as it tells us all about the time at which the relatives meet. 

Note: It is not necessary that adverbs should have 'ly' in their end.

2) Adverb of Place 

An adverb of place is an adverb that tells us where something has happened. It gives us details about where an event has taken place. Examples - Above, Below, In Front Of, Behind.

Examples - 

a) He stared up looking at the beautiful scenario of the stars above, twinkling in the sky, with the moon at its center. 

In this sentence, the word 'above' is an adverb of place as it tells us about the place where the stars are twinkling. 

b) The car stopped in front of the house, and a tall man came out and looked around suspiciously. 

In this sentence, the word 'in front of' is an adverb of place as it tells us where the car stopped. Basically, it gives us more details about the place.

3) Adverb of Manner 

An adverb of manner is an adverb that tells us about the way in which something is done. Example - Slowly, Quickly, Cunningly, Keenly, Smoothly.

Note: Mostly, you add the suffix 'ly' to an adjective to make it an adverb of manner.

Example:

a) He drove the car smoothly.

In this sentence, the word 'smoothly' tells us the manner in which the person drives the car.

b) The 'Mighty Singers' orchestra keenly knows that this is their last chance to win. 

In this sentence, the word 'keenly' tells us the way people have their mindset. It gives a detailed report of their thinking. 

4) Adverb of Frequency

An adverb of frequency is an adverb that tells us how frequently something happens. Example - Rarely, Usually, Often, Never, Sometimes.

Example: 

a) Rohan rarely attends his online classes.

In this sentence, the word 'rarely' tells us how frequently, Rohan attends his online classes. It shows us how frequently something is taking place.

b) She never comes to school on time.

In this sentence, the word 'never' tells us how frequently she reaches school on time. 

5) Adverb of Degree 

An adverb of degree is an adverb that is used to tell us the intensity of something. Examples - Too, Enough, Very, Extremely.

Example:

1) The coffee is too hot.

In this sentence, the word 'too' tells us how hot the coffee is. It tells us that the coffee is very hot.

2) Seeing my result, I was extremely happy, as I had topped the class. 

In this sentence, the word 'extremely' tells us the intensity of my happiness. It tells us the degree of happiness.