Learn Adverbs in English grammar with examples

Adverbs in English grammar

Adverb meaning in Hindi: क्रिया-विशेषण


An adverb is a word in a sentence that modifies or describes or adds more information to:

  • a Verb, 
  • an Adjective, 
  • another adverb, or 
  • a complete sentence.


Consider one example, Pooja drives is a sentence where "drives" is the verb. 

Then, what is an Adverb?

Pooja drives carefully. "Carefully" is the adverb.

Adverb = adding more information or modifying a verb. For example,

Pooja drives carefully.

Ritu sings loudly.

He runs fast.

In all the above sentences, we are adding more information to the verb but they are not mandatory to make a sentence.


Let's understand with one more example,

"I love you" vs "I really love you". What do think, which of the two sentences will make more impact on the person?

Obviously, the second one. The adverb "really" adds more emotions to the sentence and emphasizes the verb.


Adverb with verb

Example:

  • He drives carefully.
  • Rakesh sings loudly.
  • He runs fast.


Adverb with Adjective (विशेषण)

Example:

  • She is very beautiful.

    Beautiful is the adjective and Very is the adverb.

  • He is very intelligent
  • He is a very kind person.
  • The woman is quite pretty.



Adverb with another adverb

Example:
  • He sings very loudly.

    Both "very" and "loudly" are adverbs.

  • He runs so fast.


Adverb modifying a complete sentence

Example:
  • Actually, I don't play cricket.
  • Quickly! we are late.
  • Generally, I don't eat fast food.



Adverb Examples:

Adverbs are underlined.
  • She drives carefully.
  • He ran fast.
  • These are very sweet mangoes.
  • She speaks very loudly.
  • Tom is very tall.
  • The match finished too quickly.
  • I really love you.
  • I really don't care.
  • you are extremely beautiful.
  • He speaks English fluently.

    When an adverb is used at the beginning of a sentence, it modifies the sentence.

  • Fortunately, I was well prepared for the exam.
  • Actually, I don't know her.
  • Quickly! we are late.



Position of Adverbs

The usage of Adverbs in a sentence is important because it decides the actual meaning of the sentence. 

Using it in the wrong place can change the meaning of the whole sentence.

For example:

1. Only he can speak.  केवल वही बोल सकता है
2. He can only speak.  वह केवल बोल सकता है  (लिख नहीं सकता)

In the above example, the usage of the "only" adverb decides the meaning of the sentence.

So, Place adverbs as close as possible to the words they are supposed to modify or describe. 


Types of Adverbs

Adverbs have different meanings and functions. They are used to indicate the time, manner, place, degree, reason, and frequency of something.


Adverbs of Manner (How?)

  • He speaks English fluently.
  • Walk across the road carefully.
  • He talks well.
  • It is raining regularly.
  • I read my books carefully.
  • She speaks loudly.
  • My father scolded me angrily.
  • He talks fast.
  • She was crying badly.



Adverbs of Time (When?)

  • He will come soon.
  • He has not arrived yet.
  • She will go to Jaipur the next day.
  • He came yesterday.
  • I want it now.
  • Today, we will go for a long drive.
  • It might rain tomorrow.



Adverbs of Frequency (How many times?)
  • He always speaks the truth.
  • I have never seen an airplane.
  • His wife never cooks food.
  • I have just arrived.
  • She often comes late.
  • We generally go for a picnic on weekend.
  • I rarely eat fast food.
  • Sometimes, I like watching old movies.




Adverbs of Degree (How much?)
  • She completely forgot about her anniversary. 
  • I am so excited about my new job. 
  • He entirely agrees with me.
  • Shweta is very beautiful.
  • She drives quite easily.
  • She is too cute.
  • I am extremely happy today.
  • We have enough amount of resources.
  • My talent is not fully appreciated in the company.
  • He is quite talented.



Adverbs of Place (Where?)

  • He went through the jungle.
  • Please sit here.
  • They looked everywhere.
  • All the cars were parked outside.
  • I like playing indoor games.
  • There is a post office nearby my house.
  • I live there.



Adverbs of Reason (Why?)
  • He, therefore, does not want to talk to anyone.
  • Because he was not feeling well, he didn't go to school today.
  • He checks several stores to get the best deals.
  • I was late because I could not catch the bus.
  • I will teach you so that you can pass the exam. 



Summary

An adverb tells you:

  • when, where, and how a particular action is performed.
  • It also indicates the quality or degree of action.  




Practice Adverbs

Identify the adverbs in the sentences.


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