Adverb

 An adverb is a word that gives more information about a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. It tells us how, when, where, or to what extent an action happens. Adverbs make sentences more descriptive and clear.

Examples:

• She runs quickly.
• He arrived yesterday.
• The book is very interesting.

Types of Adverbs 

They are classified into different types based on their function

•      Adverb of Manner
• Adverb of Place
• Adverb of Time
• Adverb of Quantity / Range
• Adverb of Affirmation or Negation
• Adverb of Reason
• Interrogative Adverbs
• Relative Adverbs

1. Adverb of Manner

Those adverbs that show how an action is performed are called Adverbs of Manner.

Example: Fast, Hard, slow, bravely, foolishly, wisely, loudly, soundly, badly, carefully, fluently, beautifully, clearly, etc.

Sentence example:

• The lion ran fast.
• She works hard.
• He fought bravely.          

2. Adverb of Time

Those adverbs that indicate when an action happens are called Adverb of time.

Example: Today, Tomorrow, yesterday, last night, last day, last week, etc.

Sentence example:

• They saw me yesterday.
• Parul arrived late.
• Radheshyam will arrive soon.

3. Adverb of Place

Those adverbs that express place are called Adverbs of Place.

Example: Here, There, away, down, anywhere, everywhere, above, below, etc.

Sentence example: 

• She was sitting here.
• She looked up.

4. Adverb of Number

Those adverbs that show how often an action occurs are called adverbs of frequency.

Example: Once, twice, thrice, again, firstly, secondly, etc.

Sentence example: 

• The farmer called again.
• She always tries to do her best. 
• SSC student frequently comes unprepared.

5. Adverb of Quantity

Those adverbs that express the amount or degree of an adjective, a verb, or another adverb are called adverbs of quantity.

Examples: Too, very, quite, enough, rather, fairly, etc.

Sentence Example: 

• My daughter was too careless.
• She was very tired.
• The fruits are almost ripe.

6. Adverb of Reason

Those adverbs that explain the reason or cause of an action are called adverbs of reason.

Example: Hence, Therefore, Consequently, etc.

Sentence example: 

• She, therefore, left the school.
• He was therefore fined.

7. Adverb of Affirmation or Negation

Those adverbs which express the sense of affirmation or negation are called the Adverbs of Affirmation or Negation.

Example: Not, Surely, certainly, indeed, not at all, etc.

Sentence example: 

• Our hero is certainly alive.
• Probably he will win.

8. Interrogative Adverbs

Those adverbs which are used to ask questions are called Interrogative Adverbs.

Example: When, How, Where, etc.

There are 6 types of Interrogative Adverbs:

Interrogative Adverbs of Time - Example: When will you return?

Interrogative Adverbs of Place - Example: Where do you live?

Interrogative Adverbs of Numbers - Example: How many boys were present there?

Interrogative Adverbs of Manner - Example: How are you today?

Interrogative Adverbs of Quantity - Example: How much did you pay for this iPhone?

Interrogative Adverbs of Reason - Example: Why are you late for this class?

9. Relative Adverbs

Relative adverbs are adverbs used to connect two sentences. They show the link between a word mentioned before and the information that comes after it.

Example: 

• This is the place where my grandfather lived.
• I will never forget the day when we first met.

Adverb vs Adjective

The following table explains how adjectives and adverbs are different.

Adjective	Adverb
Describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.	Modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
Gives more information about a person or thing.	Describes how, when, where, or to what extent an action happens.
Usually placed before the noun it modifies or after linking verbs.	Often placed before or after the verb it modifies.
Examples: Quick- The quick dog. Beautiful- A beautiful flower	Examples: Quickly- He ran quickly. Very- She is very happy.
Answers questions like: What kind? Which one? How many?	Answers questions like: How? When? Where? To what extent?
Most adjectives do not change form.	Many adverbs are formed by adding -ly to adjectives (happy → happily), though some are irregular.

Solved Questions and Answers

Direction: Fill in the blanks with the suitable "Adverb".

Q1. He has given me .................. a lot; I don't think I can spend so much. (rather,  fairly)

Answer: Rather

Q2. She was bold ............ to catch the lion. (very, enough)

Answer: Enough

Q3. My wife's health is ............. good. (too/ very)

Answer: Very

Q4. I will stay there ............in winter. (sometimes/ sometime)

Answer: Sometime

Q5. There was ................ intelligent girl to solve this question. (no/ not)

Answer: No

Direction: Find out the error part of the following sentences.

Q1. He took (1) / coffee and (2)  / said that (3)  / it tasted sweet. (4)  / No Error (5).

Answer : 5

Solution: "Tasted" is a linking verb, so it must be followed by an adjective (sweet), not an adverb. Hence, no error.

Q2. He does not hardly (1)/knows what (2)/ happened yesterday. (3)/ No error (4).

Answer: 1

Solution: One can not use a negative word not before an adverb hardly because hardly is already gives us a sense of negation.

Q3. It was most (1)/ unfortunate that she (2)/ died at the (3)/ early age of 25 (4)/ No error (5).

Answer : 4

Solution: Early can not be used before the period because the age of 25 also gives us a sense of early.

Q4. She is too much beautiful (1)/ so most of the boys of my hostel (2)/ run after her and (3)/ want to influence her (4)/ No error (5).

Answer: 1

Solution: too much beautiful>> much too beautiful

Q5. He gave (1)/a vivid account (2)of his life (3) as a fighter pilot. (4)/ No error (5).

Answer: 5

Solution: There is No Error in the sentence.