CLASSES VI - X GRAMMAR - ADVERB

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ADVERB

An adverb is a word that modifies a verbs, adjectives and other adverbs. It tells when, where and how an action is performed or indicated the quality or degree of the action. Many, but not all, words end with an –ly.

Adverb of Time/ Frequency (answers the question when?)

Adverbs of time/frequency indicate time or frequency of the action in the sentence. They answer the question ‘when/how frequently is the action performed?’.

Always, never, often, eventually, now, frequently, occasionally, once, forever, seldom, before, Sunday, Monday, 10 AM, 12 PM, etc. are common adverbs of time/frequency.

e.g., I will on Monday.

Adverbs of Degree (How Much?)

Adverbs that express the importance/degree/level of the action in the sentence are called adverbs of degree. They answer the question ‘how much is the action performed?’.

Completely, nearly, entirely, less, mildly, most, thoroughly, somewhat, excessively, much, etc. are common adverbs of degree.

e.g., I read the newspaper thoroughly.

Adverbs of Manner (How?)

Adverbs that express the manner/approach/process of the action in the sentence are called adverbs of manner. They answer the question ‘how is the action performed?’.

Beautifully, equally, thankfully, carefully, handily, quickly, coldly, hotly, resentfully, earnestly, nicely, tirelessly, etc. are common adverbs of manner. These adverbs usually end in ly.

e.g., Nikhil is walking slowly.

Conjunctive Adverbs:

A conjunctive adverb connects phrases or independent clauses. It provides transitions between ideas and shows relationships.

Conjunctive adverbs are also called connectors.

e.g., We are still confused, however, if the umpires will come.

Sentence Adverbs:

A sentence adverb starts the sentence and modifies the whole sentence.

e.g., Hopefully, it will rain soon.

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