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Adverb and types of adverbs with PDF
What is an adverb? “An adverb qualifies a verb, an adjective, and another adverb”. Different types of adverbs are described below with pdf of examples and sentences.
Examples
The man runs slowly.
Here slowly is the adverb, it adds to the meaning of the verb run.
Adverb used with Adjective
John did a very difficult sum.
Here very adds to the meaning of the difficult. So, verb is used with the adjective.
Adverb used with another adverb
He runs very quickly.
Here the adverb very adds to the meaning of the other adverb quickly.
Kinds or types of adverb
The basic types of adverb are described here with this lesson PDF.
Adverb of manner
Adverb of place
Adverb of time
Adverb of frequency
Adverb of certainty
Adverb of degree
Interrogative adverb
Here 7 types of adverbs are described with examples and sentences along with their PDF.
Adverb of manner
The verb which is used for describing the manner of doing a work is called “Adverb of manner”. It answer the question “how”.
e.g. well, badly, quickly, painfully etc.
use of adverb of manner in sentences
He climbed the ladder carefully.
She speaks loudly.
He was running fastly.
Children were doing their work quietly.
Adverb of place
The adverb which is used for describing the place of work is called “adverb of place”.
It answers the question “where”
Use of adverb of place in sentences
Boy looked around but he could not see.
I am going back to home.
She took the child outside.
What are you doing up here?
I have nowhere to go.
Adverb of time
The adverb which is used for describing time is called “adverb of time”.
It answers the Question “when”.
e.g. early, always, never, after, yesterday etc.
Use of adverb of time of time in sentences.
You can take a break now.
She goes to school daily.
Always speak truth.
The guess have not arrived yet.
They often play football.
Adverb of frequency
It answer the question “how often”.
e.g. twice, often, sometimes, seldom, ever etc.
Use of adverb of frequency in sentences
I usually shop for groceries on Saturday morning.
He is often late for work.
We seldom meet.
My dental told me I should brush twice daily.
They hardly ever eat out.
Adverb of certainty
This verb describes the undoubted fact.
Some common adverbs of certainty are
Use of adverb of certainty in sentences
He surely would not forget.
He is certainly a smart man.
She is definitely getting late.
Undoubtedly, Allama Iqbal is a great poet.
They will obviously punished by the teacher.
Adverb of degree
The adverb which is used for describing the limit or degree of work is called “ adverb of degree”.
e.g. very, most, quiet, fully, enough etc.
Use of adverb of degree in sentences
He helped me fully.
My work is almost finished.
She talked so quietly that listening was a strain.
Is your coffee hot enough?
Maria rather liked john’s impish ways.
Interrogative adverb
When = at what time?
Where = at what place?
Why = for what reason?
How = In what ways?
Examples
When did you hear about it?
How was she sitting?
Where was the car parked?
You can download types of adverbs pdf with examples and sentences.
