Comprehensive Notes on Adverbs
For Grade 4 Pupils
Definition of Adverb
An **adverb** is a word that tells us more about a verb, an adjective, or another
adverb. It gives extra information such as how, when, where, how often, or to what
extent an action happens.
Adverbs of Manner
• Tell us HOW an action is done.
• Examples: She sings beautifully. He runs quickly. The baby cried loudly.
Adverbs of Place
• Tell us WHERE an action happens.
• Examples: The children are playing outside. She looked everywhere. Come here.
Adverbs of Time
• Tell us WHEN an action happens.
• Examples: I will call you tomorrow. She came yesterday. We are eating now.
Adverbs of Frequency
• Tell us HOW OFTEN an action happens.
• Examples: I always brush my teeth. She sometimes plays football. They never
come late.
Adverbs of Degree
• Tell us HOW MUCH or TO WHAT EXTENT something happens.
• Examples: She is very happy. I am too tired. The boy is almost ready. He runs so
fast.
Comparison of Types of Adverbs
Type Question Answered Example
Manner How? She runs quickly.
Place Where? She runs outside.
Time When? She runs tomorrow.
Frequency How often? She always runs in the morning.
Degree How much/To what extent? She is very good at running.
Difference Between Adjectives and Adverbs
An **adjective** describes a noun or pronoun, while an **adverb** describes a
verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
Aspect Adjective Adverb
What they describe Nouns/Pronouns Verbs, adjectives, or adverbs
Questions answered What kind? Which one? How many? How? When? Where? How often? To what extent?
Example 1 She is a beautiful singer. (beautiful → singer) She sings beautifully. (beautifully → sings)
Example 2 The puppy is small. (small → puppy) The puppy barked loudly. (loudly → barked)
Example 3 He is a fast runner. (fast → runner) He runs fast. (fast → runs)
