Grammar of Adverbs

Adverbs are words that modify or describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They provide information about the manner, place, time, frequency, degree, or intensity of an action or state. Adverbs help add detail and specificity to sentences.

Types of Adverbs:

1. Adverbs of Manner: These adverbs describe how an action is performed.

   • Example: She sings beautifully.

2. Adverbs of Place: These adverbs describe where an action takes place.

   • Example: They went inside the house.

3. Adverbs of Time: These adverbs describe when an action takes place.

   • Example: He arrived early.

4. Adverbs of Frequency: These adverbs describe how often an action occurs.

   • Example: She always arrives on time.

5. Adverbs of Degree: These adverbs describe the intensity or degree of an action or adjective.

   • Example: It is very cold outside.

Examples:

1. Adverbs of Manner:

   • She sings beautifully.
   • He speaks clearly.

2. Adverbs of Place:

   • They looked everywhere for the lost keys.
   • The cat jumped down from the tree.

3. Adverbs of Time:

   • He arrived yesterday.
   • They will leave soon.

4. Adverbs of Frequency:

   • She always arrives on time.
   • He rarely misses a class.

5. Adverbs of Degree:

   • It is extremely hot today.
   • She was quite tired after the long journey.

Exercise: Choose the correct form of the adverb in each sentence.

1. She sings (beautiful/beautifully).
2. He arrived (late/lately) for the meeting.
3. They looked (everywhere/everyday) for the missing keys.
4. He spoke (soft/softly) to avoid waking up the baby.
5. She (always/always) arrives on time.
6. The weather is (very/very) nice today.
7. They went to the beach (yesterday/yesterday).
8. He is (extremely/extremely) talented at playing the piano.
9. She smiled (happily/happy) when she received the good news.
10. They (rarely/rarely) go out on weekends.

Answers:

1. beautifully
2. late
3. everywhere
4. softly
5. always
6. very
7. yesterday
8. extremely
9. happily
10. rarely