Types of adverbs
its definition
with examples
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adverb is a word/a set of words that modifies verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. It tells when, where, and how an action is performed or indicates the quality or degree of the action.
type of adverbs
1) Adverb of Time.
2) Adverb of Place.
3) Adverb of Manner.
4) Adverb of Degree or Quantity.
5) Adverb of Frequency.
Exmaples
1 Examples of adverbs of time: never, lately, just
I haven’t been going to the gym lately.
We recently bought a new car.
2 Examples of adverbs of place: here, there
We went into the cave, and there were bats everywhere!
3 Examples of adverbs of manner: neatly, slowly,
The young soldier folded his clothes neatly in a pile at the end of his bunk.
4 Example of adverbs of degree: almost, quite,
Can I come to the movies too?
5 Examples of adverbs of frequency: never, always, rarely,
I rarely eat fast food these days.
A conjunctive adverb connects phrases or independent clauses. It provides transitions between ideas and shows relationships.
1 ) It rained last night. Nonetheless, the final match has not been canceled.
2 ) We are still confused, however, if the umpires will come.
A sentence adverb starts the sentence and modifies the whole sentence.
1) Hopefully, we will win the match.
2) Apparently, the sky is getting cloudy