Download Understanding Adverbs: Types, Rules, and Examples and more Study notes Grammar and Composition in PDF only on Docsity! 110 Adverbs 20 Circle all the words that are used to describe the underlined verbs or adjectives in the stanza below. See what I’ve found. Oh be careful with that, It’s so delicate , it could easily break . If you take it in your hands gently, you can hold it close up to your eyes. It’s a bit hazy on the outside, but if you wait for it to turn, here and there you can see right through and then you’ll be really amazed ! Gently now, even though it looks solid enough, you’d be surprised at just how flimsy it is. The words you have circled are called adverbs . Adverbs may be divided into the following categories. ◆ adverbs of manner ◆ adverbs of place ◆ adverbs of time ◆ adverbs of frequency ◆ adverbs of degree For example, • Charlie writes neatly . • Rani of Jhansi fought bravely till the very end. • You must not treat them cruelly . An adverb is a word which modifies the meaning of a verb, an adjective or another adverb. An adverb of manner tells us how something happens. EBC-6_Ch32.indd 110 8/13/10 12:31:20 AM 111 For example, • The bird flew away . • Do come in . • Our Principal has gone out . A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate adverbs from the brackets. 1. The kitten is energetic. (fully/too) 2. We are late for the programme. (much/already) 3. Lunch is ready. (very/almost) 4. Maya will help you with your homework. (sure/surely) 5. The teacher laughs. (lately/seldom) For example, • I have seen this movie before . • The train arrived two hours late . • I met her today . For example, • He often visits his grandmother. • My father reads the newspaper every day . • He always works sincerely. An adverb of degree or quantity tells us about the intensity or degree of an action or a quality. For example, • I am so happy! • She dances very well. • The news is absolutely true. An adverb of place indicates where something happens. An adverb of time provides information on when something happens. An adverb of frequency tells us how often an action takes place. Note When adverbs are used in asking questions, they are called interrogative adverbs . Look at these sentences. • Where is Rohit? • How far is your home? • When did you go there? Here where , how and when are interrogative adverbs of place , manner and time , respectively. EBC-6_Ch32.indd 111 8/13/10 12:31:21 AM
