Adverbs

Adverbs

1. Classes

   • Adverbs of manner
     • Example
       • Carrefully, easily
   • Adverbs of place
     • Example
       • around, far, near, there, here
   • Adverbs of time
     • Example
       • Again, at first, before, soon, late
   • Adverbs of degree
     • Example
       • completely, extremely, greatly
   • Ordinal adverbs
     • Example
       • firstly, secondly
   • interrogative adverbs
     • Example
       • when?, where?, why?,how?
   • Adverbs of frequency
     • Example
       • Always, frequently, never, sometimes
   • Relative adverbs
     • Example
       • when, where, why
   • Adverbs of probability
     • Example
       • Maybe, perhaps, possibly , probably
   • Adverdb of affirmation
     • Example
       • Certainly, naturally, of cours, surely
   • Adverds of negative
     • Example
       • No not, never, not at all

2. Funtions

   • Adverbs serve to modify or specify the meaning of other words. They usually modify verbs, telling us how, how often, when, or where something happens. The adverb goes after the verb that it modifies.
     • Example
       • The bus moved slowly. The bears ate greedily. The car drove fast.
   • Adverbs can modify adjectives, increasing or decreasing their intensity.
     • Example
       • You look absolutely fabulous! He is slightly overweight. You are very persistent.
   • Some types of adverbs may modify other adverbs, affecting their degree or accuracy.
     • Example
       • She played the violin extremely well. You're speaking too quietly.