Adverbs describe circumstantial elements like place, time, manner, degree, cause, reason, or purpose of the performed action. These words also show how an action is happened. Usually, adverbs answers when, where, why, what extent, how far, how often, questions in the sentence. You will learn all the details regarding through” Adverbs: types use and examples.”
In short, adverbs describe quality by modifying adjectives; describe action performed by modifying verbs, and show certain circumstances by modifying other advers like, when, where, cause, purpose etc. Really, adverbs make writing more meaningful, accurate and easy to understand.
Meaning and examples of adverbs
Adverb is a word, mainly used to qualify or modify other words such as, verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs in the sentence. It does so by describing quality, action, and circumstantial elements.
He played smartly to defeat his competitor.(adverb of manner)
We need to leave, it will rain soon. (adverb of time)
They are discussing there in the park. (adverb of place)
Tom is looking very nervous. (Adverb of degree)
Maria is a champion player. She rarely looses game.(adverb of frequency)
These are some examples of adverbs of time, place, manner, degree, frequency etc. Now let’s see the major types of adverbs.
You know that adverb is a word that functions to qualify, or modify the given meaning of-
Adjectives
Verbs
Other adverbs
In english grammar, adjective describes noun in the form of quality, nature and features. While adverb describes or modify adjective, adverb, and verb in the given sentence.
Understanding role and functions of adverbs
1. Qualify or modify meaning of adjective
Cyclonic disasters are very big challenge for our country.
In this example, “very” is the ‘adverb of degree’ works to modify the meaning of given adjective or qualify adjective ‘Big’.
Swimming is too difficult for me.
It is also the example of degree plays the to qualify adjective — difficult.
Her learning capacity is so weak.
Here, “adverb of degree” is ‘so’ qualify adjective — weak.
2. Adverb to qualify verbs:-
Our teacher never emphasised on rote learning.
In this case, ‘never’ is the ‘adverb of frequency’ and used to add information or qualify verb – emphasised.
My dog has lost just now.
This example shows the adverb of time to qualify verb.
Tom always helps needy and poor.
In this sentence, ‘always’ is the adverb of frequency qualify verb–helps.
3. Adverb to qualify other adverbs
He learns so quickly.
In this sentence, ‘so’ is the “adverb of degree”and used to modify even adverb – quickly.
4. Fourth function of adverb to qualify preposition:-
He is driving right in front of the garden.
Besides, adjectives, verbs, and adverbs, it also qualify or modify preposition. In this example, adverb ‘right’ which is the adverb of direction, modify preposition – in front of.
Apart from this, adverbs also qualify or modify preposition, a phrase or even any sentence.
5. Fifth function of adverb to qualify sentence
When we use adverb to qualify a sentence, it is separated by comma at the beginning of the given sentence.
Unfortunately, global warming is still out of control.
Surely, he will be defeated in this game.
Undoubtedly, he would be the undisputed leader of the nation.
Now let’s understand the classification of adverbs. It is essential for describing correct use of adverb.
Classification of adverbs
In terms of location, adverbs are placed before words they modify. On the basis of the functions, role and meanings, adverbs are classified as time, place, manner, degree, frequency, reason, comparison, contrast etc.
Following is the general classification of adverbs on the basis of functions, role and meaning in the sentence. An overview of these types is important before describing correct use of adverb in detail.
a) Adverb of time
b) Adverb of place
c) Adverb of manner
d) Adverb of degree
e) Adverb of frequency
f) Adverb of reason
g) Adverb of comparison
h) Adverb of contrast
1. Adverbs of time — Now, today, after, tomorrow etc.
My brother, Sam, has doubling of mind regarding his degree. But, now, has decided to continue his MBA this year.
We are free today. Let’s go for picnic.
If you answer question “When?” You will find the answer of “time adverb”.
Examples of time adverbs are — tomorrow, yesterday, today, soon, late, daily, monthly, etc.
2. Adverb of place– Above, up, down, far, near, etc.
If you ask the question “Where?” You will get correct answer of adverb of place.
My house is far away from her. So, we need to take taxi or bus to reach there.
Other examples of adverbs of place — above, up, below, down, far, near, within, away, out etc.
3. Adverb of manner — Slowly, carefully, simply, etc.
If you ask the question “How?” You will get the adverbs of manner.
Socrates preferred to sacrifice for democracy and fought bravely.
We go for jogging regularly.
He always exercise very hard to avoid obesity.
More examples of adverbs of manner are — slowly, carefully, systematically etc. Simply, add + ly to adjectives.
4. Adverb of degree –Enough, much, partly, completely, etc.
To get answer of adverb of degree, you need ask question “How?”
They have almost reached at the destination.
There are few chances to improve your essay.
Examples of adverb of degree are — little, enough, much, too, partly, absolutely, completely, etc.
5. Adverb of frequency — Often, always, once, sometimes, etc.
Once, firstly, secondly, again, never, frequently, sometimes etc. are the examples of adverb of frequency.
IPCC always warned the global community about the possible impacts of carbon emissions. (Always – adverb of frequency)
6. Adverb of comparison — As …as, so…as, such…that etc.
Great warriors such as Alexander the great are always remembered.
As…as, so..as, such… that etc. are the examples of adverb of comparison.
This is mere an overview of the types and classification of adverbs as the parts of speech.
7. Adverb of reason — Therefore, thus, hence, so, etc.
Adverb of reason is used to infer result on the basis of earlier stated reasons. It is generally used to derive conclusion.
I think he was not feeling well. He, therefore, left college.
No doubt that she was aware of her defeat. Hence, she withdrew her nomination.
8. Adverb of contrast– Though, although, even though, etc.
Adverb of contrast is used to emphasis contrast between two statement. Adverbs of contrast are placed at the beginning of sentence.
Although he was poor, he donated $1000 dollars in charity.
This is all about the Adverbs: types use and examples. In the next article, you learn detailed usages and application of each adverb types in sentence.Explanation of conjunctive adverbs
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