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    This document defines and provides examples of different types of adverbs. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, other adverbs, and entire sentences. The types of adverbs discussed include adverbs of manner, place, time, frequency, degree, affirmation/negation, and interrogative adverbs. Examples are provided to illustrate each type of adverb and what element it modifies.

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    This document defines and provides examples of different types of adverbs. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, other adverbs, and entire sentences. The types of adverbs discussed include adverbs of manner, place, time, frequency, degree, affirmation/negation, and interrogative adverbs. Examples are provided to illustrate each type of adverb and what element it modifies.

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    ADVERBS

    Adverbs are words that modify a verb, an


    adjective, another adverb, or even a whole
    sentence.
    Here are some examples (the adverb is in bold and what it
    modifies is underlined):

    Adverb modifying a verb:


    She sings beautifully.
    (The adverb beautifully modifies the verb sings)
    Adverb modifying an adjective:
    The car is extremely fast.
    (The adverb extremely modifies the adjective fast)
    Adverb modifying another adverb:
    He speaks very quickly.
    (The adverb very modifies the adverb quickly)

    Adverb modifying a whole sentence:


    Honestly, I don't know what to do.
    (The adverb honestly modifies I don't know what to do)
    TYPES OF ADVERBS
    1. Adverbs Of Manner:
    These adverbs describe how something is done.
    Examples include quickly, slowly, happily,
    angrily, and carefully.

    Examples:
    • She sings beautifully.
    • The baby slept peacefully.
    • The dog barked loudly.
    2. Adverbs Of Place:
    These adverbs describe where something is done or
    located. Examples include here, there, nearby,
    outside, and inside.

    Examples:
    • The police came and went upstairs.
    • The witness went there yesterday.
    • The criminal lives nearby.
    3. Adverbs Of Time:
    These adverbs describe when something happens.
    Examples include yesterday, today, tomorrow,
    early, and late.

    Examples:
    • John arrived yesterday.
    • Bill will leave soon.
    • They release the new product today.
    4. Adverbs Of Frequency:
    These adverbs describe how often something happens.
    Examples include always, never, often,
    rarely, and sometimes.

    Examples:
    • Jane always eats breakfast with her father.
    • She rarely goes to the gym.
    • She usually sleeps late.
    5. Adverbs Of Degree:
    These adverbs describe the extent or intensity of
    something. Examples include very, extremely, quite,
    almost, and too.

    Examples:
    • Jane's husband is very tall.
    • He sings quite well.
    • They are extremely romantic.
    6. Adverbs of Affirmation and Negation:
    These adverbs indicate whether something is true or not.
    Examples include: certainly, surely, definitely, absolutely,
    exactly, clearly, rarely, scarcely, and hardly.

    • I hardly know her.
    • she certainly didn't look depressed at her wedding.
    • I definitely think she needs to see a psychiatrist.
    7. Interrogative Adverbs:
    These adverbs are used to ask questions. They usually come at
    the beginning of a sentence. Examples include when,
    where, and how.

    Examples:
    • When did you arrive?
    • Where do you live?
    • How often do you exercise?
    7. Interrogative Adverbs:
    These adverbs are used to ask questions. They usually come at
    the beginning of a sentence. Examples include when,
    where, and how.

    Examples:
    • When did you arrive?
    • Where do you live?
    • How often do you exercise?

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