he words that modify verbs and adjectives are called adverbs.

Adverbs :

The words that modify verbs and adjectives are called adverbs. Again an adverb adds something more to the meaning of a verb.

Examples:

Raju spoke softly at the meeting.

Mini is walking on the road.

My parents are coming back at 8 o’clock.

I usually visit my grandparents on Sundays.

Here, we will discuss about four types of adverbs.

i)         Adverbs of manner.

ii)        Adverbs of place.

iii)       Adverbs of time.

iv)       Adverbs of frequency.

1.   Adverb of Manner:

            The adverb that tells us how something is done is called adverb of manner.

            Example:

i)  The dog barked loudly.

ii) She speaks English fluently.

iii)            The child crawled slowly.

2.   Adverb of Place:

            The word that tells about place is called adverb of place.

            Example:

i)  My mother is going upstairs.

ii) The sky is above.

iii)            Mina sat inside the room.

3.   Adverb of Time:

The adverb which is used to talk about time is called adverb of time.  

Example:

i) Masuma will reach home before it rains.

ii) I went to play yesterday.

iii)            The students can now start the grammar.