Communication Skills (1+0)

1.2.10.Kinds of adverbs

(i) Adverb of Time : Adverbs of time answer the question ‘when’.

  We bought a flat last year.

  I generally watch English movies.

 He usually drinks milk at night.

 We shall visit the exhibition tomorrow.

(ii)   Adverb of Place : Adverbs of place answer the question ‘where’

  The ball rolled down.

  Let us wait here.

  We went to Madura during the holidays.

  She saw me in the market

(iii) Adverb of Manner : Adverbs of manner answers the question ‘how’.

   She spoke gently.

   They behaved nicely.

   She danced beautifully.

   The sun shines brightly.

(iv)    Adverb of Frequency : Adverbs of frequency tell us ‘how often’.

  She always asks for books

  The newspaper is published daily.

  The often meet.

  I play chess regularly.

Examples :

  He came late last night (when?) – Adverb of time.

  He stayed there for two days (where?) – Adverb of place.

  He ran fast (how?) – Adverb of manner.

  He rarely sees films (how often?) – Adverb of frequency.