ADVERBS

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PART OF SPEECH: ADVERBS

An adverb is a word that modifies or describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, providing more information about how, when, where, why, or to what extent an action or quality occurs.

Functions of Adverbs:

Modify Verbs: Adverbs often describe how an action is performed. Example: She sings beautifully.

(Beautifully describes how she sings.)

Modify Adjectives: Adverbs can make adjectives stronger or weaker. Example: He is very intelligent.

(Very emphasizes the adjective intelligent.)

Modify Other Adverbs: They can also describe the intensity of another adverb. Example: She ran extremely quickly. (Extremely modifies the adverb quickly.)

Provide Details: They answer questions like:

How ? (manner): She speaks softly. When ? (time): They arrived yesterday. Where ? (place): Look outside. Why ? (reason): He left because he was tired. To what extent ? (degree): I am completely satisfied.

Types of Adverbs

Adverbs of Manner: Describe how an action happens. Examples: quickly, carefully, well.

Adverbs of Time: Indicate when an action happens. Examples: today, now, later.

Adverbs of Place: Show where an action, happens. Examples: here, there, everywhere.

Adverbs of Frequency: Indicate how often an action happens. Examples: always, never, sometimes.

Adverbs of Degree: Show the intensity or degree. Examples: very, too, quite. Adverbs of Reason: Explain why something happens. Example: therefore, hence.

Formation of Adverbs:

MANY ADVERBS ARE FORMED BY ADDING LY TO ADJECTIVES.

EXAMPLE: QUICK - QUICKLY, HAPPY - HAPPILY.

NOTE: NOT ALL WORDS ENDING IN- LY ARE ADVERBS (E.G., LOVELY IS AN ADJECTIVE).