Sunday, 6 April 2014

Adverbs

Words which tell more about verbs are called “Adverbs”.
In general, these words answer for the questions.

Here
The action
Where
When

Is
done
Was
Wil be

Kind of adverbs
Adverb of manner:    Adverbs of manner answer the question – “how”’?
                                      E.g. The old man walked slowly.     She ran fast.
Adverb of place:       Adverbs of place answer the question- “where”
                                      E.g. He lived here.            They are waiting outside.
Adverb of time:       Adverbs of time answer the question- “when”?
                                     E.g. He came yesterday.  She left early.
Adverbs of number:  Adverbs of number answer the question- “how often”?
                                      E.g. He was very tired.   The sun is extremely hot.

Try this:
Pick out the adverbs from the following
  1. The child slept soundly.
  2. He worked hard.
  3. We live there.
  4.  Come in.
  5. Wasted time never returns.
  6. I will return soon.
  7. He is so honest.
  8. You are quite wrong.
  9. She often visits her friend.
  10. He seldom reads newspaper.           

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