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An Adverb is a word which adds to the meaning of a Verb, and tells us how a
thing is done, when it is done or where it is done.
Example:
1. Heena sings sweetly.
2. Hari will go tomorrow.
3. The sun shines everywhere.
Kinds Of Adverbs
An adverb of manner describes the way or manner in which action occurs or
occurred or will occur. Adverbs of manner answer the question “How?” i.e.
how something is done or happens. This includes words such as slowly,
loudly, fast etc.
Example:
1. She wrote the letter nicely.
2. Dia acted wisely in that situation.
3. Ravi spent all his money foolishly.
4. Tia ran fast.
5. They sang the song beautifully.
An adverb of place tells us about the place of action. It answers the question
“Where?” i.e. the place where an action occurs/occurred/will occur. This
includes words such as here, there, near, somewhere, outside etc.
Example:
1. The girls are playing outside.
2. I looked for your glasses everywhere.
3. We can halt here for tea.
4. Company built a huge warehouse nearby.
5. They will meet you in hotel.
An adverb of Time tells us about the time of action. These adverbs answer
the question ‘when?’ These includes words such as tomorrow, today,
yesterday, now, then, never, soon, already, ago, immediately, formerly,
lately etc.
Examples:
1. The milkman comes to our house daily.
2. She wakes up early.
3. Ria will come tomorrow.
4. They are late.
5. May I go now?