Adverbs: Explanation and Classwork
An adverb is a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or
another adverb. Adverbs provide more information about how,
when, where, to what extent, or how often something happens.
Types of Adverbs
1. Adverbs of Manner
• Describe how an action is performed (i.e., the manner of
the action).
• Examples: quickly, slowly, carefully, badly, easily.
• Sentence Example: She ran quickly to catch the bus.
2. Adverbs of Time
• Indicate when an action happens.
• Examples: now, then, yesterday, today, soon, always.
• Sentence Example: He arrived yesterday.
3. Adverbs of Place
• Indicate where an action happens.
• Examples: here, there, everywhere, nowhere, outside,
inside.
• Sentence Example: The children are playing outside.
4. Adverbs of Frequency
• Indicate how often an action happens.
• Examples: always, often, usually, sometimes, never, rarely.
• Sentence Example: I always wake up early.
5. Adverbs of Degree
• Indicate the intensity or degree of an action, adjective, or
another adverb.
• Examples: very, quite, too, enough, almost, completely.
• Sentence Example: She is very tall.
6. Adverbs of Probability
• Indicate the likelihood of an action or event.
• Examples: certainly, probably, possibly, likely, surely.
• Sentence Example: They will probably arrive late.
Position of Adverbs in Sentences
• Adverbs of manner, place, and time typically go at the end
of the sentence.
• Example: She sings beautifully.
• Example: I am going to the store tomorrow.
• Adverbs of frequency often go before the main verb but
after the verb “to be”.
• Example: I often read books.
• Example: He is always happy.
• Adverbs of degree usually go before the adjective or
adverb they modify.
• Example: She is very tall.
• Example: He runs quite fast.
Classwork: Practice Exercises
Exercise 1: Identify the Adverbs
Underline the adverbs in the sentences below:
1. She sings beautifully.
2. They rarely go to the beach.
3. I will soon finish my homework.
4. The car is driving too fast.
5. He always arrives early for meetings.
Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences with suitable adverbs:
1. She worked _______ (carefully) on her project.
2. They arrived _______ (late) at the party.
3. The children played _______ (happily) in the park.
4. He ate his lunch _______ (quickly) because he was running
late.
5. We will leave _______ (soon) after the meeting.
Exercise 3: Write Sentences with Different Types of Adverbs
1. Write a sentence using an adverb of manner.
2. Write a sentence with an adverb of time.
3. Write a sentence using an adverb of place.
4. Write a sentence with an adverb of frequency.
5. Write a sentence using an adverb of degree.
Exercise 4: Adverb Placement
Rewrite the sentences with the adverb in the correct position , some
sentences are correct and do not need corrections :
1. I play soccer never on Sundays.
2. She is completely exhausted after work.
3. I go to the gym often after school.
4. He speaks English fluently.
5. The students arrive early every day.
Exercise 5: Choose the Correct Adverb
Choose the correct adverb to complete the sentence:
1. He studies _______ (always, usually, never) in the library.
2. I will arrive _______ (soon, fast, badly) at 3 p.m.
3. They play football _______ (carefully, quickly, frequently)
after school.
4. She speaks Spanish _______ (fluently, slowly, late).
5. We _______ (hardly, sometimes, completely) forget things.
