ADVERB ( Part -21)

                   

                      Adverb

An adverb is a word which adds some meaning to a verb, an adjective and another adverb.

Examples

1. He is running fast.

2. He is running very fast.

3. She is very innocent

Note- In the 1st sentence adverb fast modifies the verb running. In the 2nd sentence adverb very modifies fast that is also an adverb. In the 3rd sentence adverb very modifies innocent that is an adjective.

            Types of Adverbs

There are three types of adverbs.

1. Simple Adverbs.

2. Relative Adverbs.

3. Interrogative Adverbs.

1.Simple Adverbs :- They are used to modify the meaning of a verb, an adjective and another adverb.

Examples

1. Zaid met me yesterday. (adverb of time)

2. Zaid often comes home late. (adverb of frequency)

3. Zaid went with me there. (adverb of place)

4. Zaid is reading a novel carefully. (adverb of manner)

5. Zaid has almost completed his assignment. (adverb of degree)

6. Zaid will definitely come to my home. (adverb of affirmation)

7. Zaid will not come to my home today. (adverb of negation)

8. Zaid therefore could not qualify the exam. (adverb of reason)

            2. Relative adverbs

When, where, why, how, how much, how long, are relative adverbs.

They are used to refer back a noun as their antecedent.

Examples

1. Do you know the time when the class starts?

2. Do you remember the building where she used to live some days ago?

      3.Interrogative Adverbs

When, where, why, how, how much, how long, are interrogative adverbs.

They are used to ask questions.

Examples

1. How are you?

2. When did you go to America?