What is adverb?| Kinds of Adverb

 ADVERB

A word that adds something to the meaning of any part of speech, except a noun or a pronoun.

Examples

Certainly, Unfortunately, Bravely, etc

Use of adverbs in a sentence.

1.     Certainly, I shall help her.

2.     He faces hurdles in the game bravely.

3.     Unfortunately, the manager came late.

Kinds of Adverb

There are three kinds of adverbs which we will discuss in this article.

1.     Simple Adverbs

2.     Relative Adverbs

3.     Interrogative Adverbs

Simple Adverb

This kind of adverb qualify, the meaning of the word to which it is attached.

Example

·        Asad came quickly.

·        Perform it well.

In the above two examples quickly and well define or qualify the came and perform respectively.

Relative Adverbs

This kind of adverb not only qualify, any part of speech except noun and pronoun but also connect sentences.

Example

·        I do not know where he works for the last ten years.

The main adverbs of relative adverbs are; as, how, then, when, where, while, why, whereas, and whereby.

Interrogative Adverbs

These kinds of adverbs are known by the name that they are used in the interrogation and asking a question.

Examples

·        Where did he go?

·        When he will arrive?

·        How long have they been working on this platform?

·        Why she does not list her name?

Specific Adverbs

There are some adverbs that are used for a specific purpose and indicate the specific thing. These specific adverbs are as follow;

Adverbs of Time

Afterward, Again, Already, Ago, Before are the adverbs of time.

Examples

1.     He passes his degree papers two years ago.

2.     Before reaching the finish line he falls down.

Adverb of Place

Above, Around, Aside, Backward, Everywhere these are the adverb of place.

Examples

1.     In 2020 corona pandemic was spared everywhere.

2.     Stool is placed above the table.

Adverb of Quality or Degree

Almost, Also, Enough, Little, Much, very, too are the adverbs of degree.

Examples

1.     He is a very hard-working employee of this company.

2.     She knows a little bit about the history of the United Kingdom.

3.     He reaches the party almost the given time on the invitation.

Adverbs of Numbers

Again, Always, Firstly, Never, Once, Often, Twice are the adverbs of the numbers.

Examples

1.     She always prefers to help needy people.

2.     He never lies to his parents.

3.     He goes for studies in the study room twice a day.

Adverb of Manner or Quality or State

So, certainly, badly, Well, Slowly are the adverbs of manner.

Examples

1.     He was badly injured in a car accident.

2.     He performs well in the final year exam.

3.     He moves slowly but he never stops before the finish line.

Adverb of Cause

Why, How, What are the adverbs of cause.

Examples

1.     How do they win the match of cricket in a difficult situation?

2.     What is the issue you are solving?

Adverb of Effect

Hence, therefore, likewise are adverbs of effect.

Adverb of Belief or Disbelief

Yes, No, Surly, Not, Perhaps are the adverbs of belief and disbelief.

Examples

1.     Yes he will help them in the research project.

2.     No, he never lies for injustice.

3.     Surely, she will be present at the hotel.

Adverb of Comparison

So, as, then are the adverb of the comparison. These adverbs are used for the compression between the two things which have one or more similar qualities.

Examples

1.     First he writes the application, then he forwards it to the principal.

2.     Mango is sweet as honey is sweet.

Last words

In this article, we discuss the kinds of adverbs which are important sections of adverbs and themselves adverb. In a lower portion of the adverb, we also mention some specific adverbs which we can only use for the Place, time, degree, manner, number, effect, cause, etc.