Adverbs

An adverb is a word which modifies the meaning of a verb, adjective or another adverb.

Types of Adverbs

There are seven classes of commonly used adverbs:

1. Adverbs of Time: These adverbs are used to answer the question ‘when’.
   Examples : Now, Yesterday, Today, Once
    
   
2. Adverbs of Frequency: These adverbs are used to answer the question ‘how often’.
   Examples : Seldom, Rarely, Often, Frequently
    
   
3. Adverbs of Place: These adverbs are used to answer the question ‘where’.
   Examples : Out, In, Forward, Everywhere
    
   
4. Adverbs of Manner: These adverbs are used to answer the question ‘how’.
   Examples : Honestly, Bravely, Happily
    
   
5. Adverbs of Degree:These adverbs are used to answer the question ‘how much’ or ‘to what extent’.
   Examples : Fully, Partly, Altogether, Almost
    
   
6. Adverbs of Affirmation and Negation: These adverbs are used to confirm or deny.
   Examples : Certainly, Surely, Absolutely
    
   
7. Adverbs of Reason: These adverbs are used to give the reason.                               Examples : Therefore, Hence