types of adverb

Types of Adverb

Adverb is a word which modifies (gives more information about) a verb or adjective or other adverb.

There are several types of adverb.

I.                   ADVERBS OF MANNER - these answer the question how?

This adverb usually comes after the direct object or if there is no direct object, after the verb. These adverbs tell us that in which manner the action occurs or how the action occurs or occurred or will occur.

Example:

1.       She speaks loudly. 

2.       He was driving slowly.

3.       You replied correctly.

4.       He runs fast.

5.       They solved the problem easily.

6.       Listen to me carefully.

7.       She speaks Italian beautifully.

8.       He works well.

9.       You must drive your car carefully.

10.   I sing a song happily.

II.                ADVERBS OF PLACE - these answer the question where?

This adverb usually comes after the object, otherwise after the verb. Adverb of place tells us about the place of action or where action occurs/occurred/will occurs.

Example:

1.       He will come here.

2.       The children are playing outside.

3.       He was standing near the wall.

4.       They were flying kites on the top of hill.

5.        He lives in New York.

6.       She went upstairs.

7.       We saw you there.

8.       We were sitting on the chair.

9.       We looked everywhere.

10.   I read a book at class.

III.             ADVERBS OF TIME - these answer the question when?

This adverb usually comes either at the very beginning of the sentence or at the end. These adverbs tell us about the time of action.

Example:

1.      I will buy a computer tomorrow.

2.      The guest came yesterday.

3.      Mr. Hasan is eating now.

4.      She waits me at 2 p.m.

5.       He got up in the morning. 

6.      Ani watched a movie last week.

7.      We will face final test next month.

8.      I took a picture soon.

9.      They study English today.

10.  Hendra buy book on Friday.

IV.             ADVERBS OF FREQUENCY - these answer the question how many times?

Adverbs of frequency tell us how many times the action occurs or occurred or will occur. This adverb comes after the verb 'to be'.

Example:

1.      I often forget her name.

2.      She never smokes.

3.      She seldom visits her mother.

4.      I have told you twice.

5.      I always go to Solo.

6.      Sometimes they play cards.

7.      Nia usually reads magazine.

8.      They seldom watch television.

9.      They always come in time.

10.  The employees are paid every month.