Adverbs are words or phrases that modify or qualify verbs, adjectives, and even other adverbs.
Adverbs of manner
Adverbs of manner are used to tell us the way or how something is done. Most adverbs of manner end in-ly. Example: She sings sweetly.
Adverbs of time
Adverbs of time tell us when something is done. Words such as yesterday, today, tomorrow, just already, recently, lately then, later, soon, now, late, and early are adverbs of time. Example: I am busy now. I will call you tomorrow.
Adverbs of place
Adverbs of place tell us where something happens. The words above, backwards, forward, below, downstairs, upstairs, outdoors, indoors, outside, inside, nearby, upwards, somewhere, everywhere, here, and there are some adverbs of place. Some adverbs of place can also be prepositions. Adverbs of place come after main verbs but prepositions are followed by nouns.
Example: It’s raining, so come inside.
Adverbs of frequency
Adverbs of frequency tell us how often something happens. The words usually, always, often, sometimes, never, weekly, monthly, rarely, and seldom are some adverbs of frequency. They are often used with the simple present tense.
Example: Where do you often go on holidays?
Adverbs of degree
Adverbs of degree tell us to what extent or intensity something is done. The words too, extremely, quite, almost, thoroughly, nearly, very, enough, rather, hardly totally, highly, deeply, much and completely are some adverbs of degree. Example: I read the books thoroughly.
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