Adverb
A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, often indicating when, where, why, or how something happened.
Why We Use Them?
Adverbs add more detail to a verb, adjective, or another adverb, clarifying the action or quality described.
When Do We Use Them?
Use adverbs when you want to provide more information about how, when, where, or to what extent something happens.
How Do We Use It?
I want to talk about singing.
She sings.
The singing is beautiful.
She sings on stage.
She sings beautifully on stage.
I want to talk about running.
He runs.
Running is good exercise.
He runs every morning.
He runs quickly every morning.
I want to talk about visiting.
They visit.
The visit was enjoyable.
They visit their grandparents.
They visit their grandparents often.
I want to talk about the train.
The train arrives.
The arrival is late.
The train arrives at night.
The train arrives late at night.
I want to talk about speaking.
He speaks.
His speaking is clear.
He speaks to the baby.
He speaks softly to the baby.
I want to talk about working.
She works.
Her work is important.
She works in an office.
She works efficiently in an office.
I want to talk about finishing the project.
They finish.
The finish is on time.
They finish the project.
They finish the project successfully.
I want to talk about telling the truth.
He tells the truth.
His truthfulness is admirable.
He tells the truth in all situations.
He always tells the truth in all situations.
I want to talk about happiness.
She is happy.
Her happiness is contagious.
She is happy about the news.
She is extremely happy about the news.
I want to talk about the sun.
The sun shines.
The sunshine is warm.
The sun shines in the morning.
The sun shines brightly in the morning.
TYPE OF ADVERBS
Adverbs of Manner: Describe how an action is performed (e.g., quickly, slowly, carefully).
Adverbs of Time: Indicate when an action occurs (e.g., now, yesterday, soon).
Adverbs of Place: Indicate where an action occurs (e.g., here, there, everywhere).
Adverbs of Frequency: Indicate how often an action occurs (e.g., always, never, sometimes).
Adverbs of Degree: Indicate the extent or level of an action (e.g., very, quite, almost).
Interrogative Adverbs: Used to ask questions about manner, time, place, or degree (e.g., how, when, where, why).