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what is adverb? |
An adverb is a word which modifies the meaning of a verb, adjective or another adverb. Types of Adverbs There are seven classes of commonly used adverbs: · Adverbs of Time: These adverbs are used to answer the question ‘when’. o Examples : Now, Yesterday, Today, Once · Adverbs of Frequency: These adverbs are used to answer the question ‘how often’. o Examples : Seldom, Rarely, Often, Frequently · Adverbs of Place: These adverbs are used to answer the question ‘where’. o Examples : Out, In, Forward, Everywhere · Adverbs of Manner: These adverbs are used to answer the question ‘how’. o Examples : Honestly, Bravely, Happily · Adverbs of Degree: These adverbs are used to answer the question ‘how much’ or ‘to what extent’. o Examples : Fully, Partly, Altogether, Almost · Adverbs of Affirmation and Negation: These adverbs are used to confirm or deny. o Examples : Certainly, Surely, Absolutely · Adverbs of Reason: These adverbs are used to give the reason. o Examples : Therefore, Hence |