ADVERBS

Defination
Basically, most adverbs tell you how, where or when
some thing is done. In other words, they describe the
manner, place or time of an action.

 Adverbs are words that modify

a verb (He drove slowly. How did he drive?)
an adjective (He drove a very fast car. How fast was his car?)
another adverb (She moved quite slowly down the aisle. How slowly did she move?)
As we will see, adverbs often tell when, where, why, or under what conditions something happens
or happened. Adverbs frequently end in -ly; however, many words and phrases not ending in -ly
serve an adverbial function and an -ly ending is not a guarantee that a word is an adverb. The words
lovely, lonely, motherly, friendly, neighborly, for instance, are adjectives:

That lovely woman lives in a friendly neighborhood.

 Adverbs are words like tomorrow, daily, badly, once and too. They tell us more
about other words, especially verbs.
The child smiled sweetly. (The adverb sweetly modifies the verb
smiled.)
She walked slowly. (The adverb slowly modifies the verb walked.)
He talked politely. (The adverb politely modifies the verb talked.)

 Sometimes adverbs modify adjectives.

It was a very important question. (The adverb very modifies the
adjective important.)
You are so sweet. (The adverb so modifies the adjective sweet.)

Adverbs can also modify other adverbs.

He walked very slowly. (The adverb very modifies the adverb slowly.)
She sang extremely well. (The adverb extremely modifies the adverb
well.)

Position of adverbs
Adverb of manner :

-It comes after the verb or at the end of the sentence.

She walks quietly out of the house.

Their teacher speaks quietly.

Adverb of time :

-It usually comes at the end of the sentence.

I will tell you the story tomorrow.

-But if you want to emphasize the time you should put it at the beginning of
the sentence.

Tomorrow, I will tell you the story .

 Adverb of place :

-It comes after the direct object.

I didnt see him here.

-If there is no object it comes after the main verb.

He stayed behind.
Adverb of degree :

- It comes before what it modifies.

The exam was extremely difficult .

It was quite hot.

 Adverb of frequency :

-It comes before the main verb.

I always get up at 6:00.

-Or between the auxiliary and the main verb.

He doesnt always play tennis.

Mandy can usually play football on Sundays.

-Or after the verb to be.

Susan is never late.

-The adverbs normally, usually, sometimes and occasionally can go at the

beginning of the sentence.

Sometimes, I go swimming.

Kinds of Adverbs

Adverb of Time
Adverbs of Time tell us whenan action happened, but alsofor how long,
andhow often. Adverbs of timeshow when an action is done, or the duration or
frequency.
Here are some examples for Adverb of Time:

Adverb of Place
Adverbs of Place tell us where something happens. They are usually placed
after the main verb or after the object.
Here are some examples for Adverb of Place:

Above, Away, Behind, Down, East, Elsewhere

Far, Nearby, Outside, Upstairs, Indoors, There
Towards, Over, In, Here

Adverb of Degree
Adverbs of Degree tell us the degree or extent to which something happens.
They answer the question "how much?" or "to what degree?". Adverbs of Degree
can modifyverbs,adjectivesand otheradverbs
Here are some examples for Adverb of Degree:
List of common single-word degree adverbs:
Almost, Absolutely,
Barely, Completely, Deeply,
Enough, Entirely, Fairly, Fully, Greatly, Hardly,
Indeed, Just, Least, Less, Little, Much, Nearly, Positively,
Practically, Really, Simply, Strongly, Well

Adverb of Comment
Adverbs of commentstate a comment, or opinion about a situation
Adverb of comment are usually placed at the beginning of a sentence and are
separated from the rest of the sentence by a comma.
Examples

Adverb of Manner
Adverbs of manner tell us how something happens. They are usually placed
after the main verb or after the object.
Here are some examples for Adverb of Manner:
List of common single-word Manner adverbs:
Fast, Slowly,
Happily, angrily,
Well, Badly, Right,
Carefully, patiently,

Adverb of Frequency
Adverbs of Frequency are Adverbs of Time that answer the question "How
frequently?" or "How often?". They tell us how often something happens.
Here are some examples for Adverb of Frequency:
List of common single-word Frequency adverbs:
Always, Usually,
regularly, normally,
Rarely, seldom, never
often, sometimes, occasionally,

Adverb of Affirmation & Negation

These adverbs are used to answer the questions raised by others.
Here are some examples for Adverb of Affirmation & Negation:
Adverbs such as YES and YEAH are called Adverbs of Affirmation.
E.g.: Yes. I like sweets.
Yes. I would come with you.
Adverbs such as NO and NEVER are called Adverbs of Negation.
E.g.: No. I do not like sweets.
No. You should not call me now