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The document provides a comprehensive overview of adverbs, defining them as words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, and detailing their various types, including adverbs of manner, time, place, frequency, and degree. It highlights the differences between adverbs and adjectives, emphasizing their functions, positions in sentences, and the information they convey. Examples are provided for each type of adverb to illustrate their usage and characteristics.

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The document provides a comprehensive overview of adverbs, defining them as words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, and detailing their various types, including adverbs of manner, time, place, frequency, and degree. It highlights the differences between adverbs and adjectives, emphasizing their functions, positions in sentences, and the information they convey. Examples are provided for each type of adverb to illustrate their usage and characteristics.

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GROUP

PROJECT
GROUP:4
OUR TEAM
1. Fiza Riaz (57)
2. Zahra Abdul Wahid(55)
3. Zubaida Sharif(49)
4. Rabia Rafique(58)
5. Nimra Iqbal(61)
6. Eman Zahra(65)
OUTLINE
• ADVERB
• ADVERB VS. ADJECTIVE
• TYPES OF ADVERB
• ADVERB OF MANNER
• ADVERB OF TIME
• ADVERB OF PLACE
• ADVERB OF FREQUENCY
• ADVERB OF DEGREE
WHAT IS ADVERB?
“AN ADVERB IS A WORD THAT MODIFIES OR
DESCRIBES A VERB, AN ADJECTIVE, OR
ANOTHER ADVERB. IT PROVIDES MORE
INFORMATION ABOUT THE MANNER, TIME,
PLACE, FREQUENCY, OR DEGREE OF AN ACTION
OR A STATE.”
Characteristic
1. Modifies Verbs, Adjectives, or Other
s:
Adverbs.
Adverbs provide more information about the action or state described by the verb,
or the quality described by the adjective.
Example:
· "She sings beautifully." (The adverb "beautifully" modifies the verb "sings".)
· -"He is an extremely talented musician." (The adverb "extremely" modifies the
adjective "talented".)
· -"They drive very carefully." (The adverb "very" modifies the adverb
"carefully".)
[Link] Questions Like "How?", "When?", "Where?",
or "To What Extent?"
Adverbs provide answers to these questions, giving more details about the
action or state.
Example:
·"How does she sing?" - "She sings beautifully."
·"When will they arrive?" - "They will arrive tomorrow."
·"Where is the concert being held?" - "The concert is being held
here."
3. Can Be Placed in Different Positions
Adverbs can be placed before or after the verb, or at the beginning or end of a
sentence.
Example:
·She always checks her email." (The adverb "always" is placed at the beginning of
the sentence.)
·They will arrive tomorrow." (The adverb "tomorrow" is placed at the end of the
sentence.)
[Link] Be Formed from Adjectives
Many adverbs are formed by adding -ly to an adjective (e.g., quick -> quickly).
Example:
·Happy" (adjective) -> "Happily" (adverb)
·"Careful" (adjective) -> "Carefully" (adverb)

[Link] More Information About Manner, Time, Place,


Frequency, or Degree
Adverbs provide more detail and clarity to sentences, helping to describe the
circumstances of an action or state.
Example:
· She sings beautifully". (The adverb "beautifully" provides more information
about the manner of singing.)
· "We will arrive tomorrow." (The adverb "tomorrow" provides more information
about the time of arrival.)

[Link] Be Used to Compare Actions or States

Adverbs can be used to compare actions or states.


Example:
· She sings more beautifully than he does. (The adverb beautifully is used to
compare the manner of singing.)

7. Can Be Used to Show Contrast or Emphasis


Adverbs can be used to show contrast or emphasis.
Example:
·"He drives very carefully, but she drives recklessly." (The adverb "very" is used to
show contrast between the two drivers.)

Adverb vs Adjective:
Adjectives:
• Modify nouns or pronouns.
• Typically answer "What kind?" or "How
many?".
• Usually come before the noun.
Examples:
·"She is a happy person." (The adjective "happy" modifies the noun "person".)
·"He is a good driver." (The adjective "good" modifies the noun "driver".)
Adverbs:
• Modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
• Typically answer "How?", "When?", "Where?", or "To what extent?”
• Can be placed in different positions.
Examples:

·"She sings beautifully." (The adverb "beautifully" modifies the verb


"sings".)
·"He drives carefully." (The adverb "carefully" modifies the verb "drives".)
Key differences:
[Link]: Adjectives modify nouns or pronouns, while adverbs modify verbs,
adjectives, or other adverbs.
[Link]: Adjectives typically come before the noun, while adverbs can be placed
in different positions.
[Link]: Adjectives describe qualities or characteristics, while adverbs describe
manner, time, place, frequency, or degree.
Examples of adjective and adverb pairs
·"He is a quick runner." (The adjective "quick" modifies the noun "runner".)
·"He runs quickly." (The adverb "quickly" modifies the verb "runs".)
Types of Adverb:
Adverb of Manner:
“An adverb of manner is a word that describes the way or manner in which an
action is performed. It tells us how something is done.”
Characteristics:
[Link] the manner of an action:
Adverbs of manner provide information about the way an action is performed.
Example:
·"She sings beautifully." (The adverb "beautifully" describes the manner of
singing.)
·He drives carefully." (The adverb "carefully" describes the manner of driving.)
[Link] answers the question "How?":
Example:
·- "How does she sing?" - "She sings beautifully."
·- "How does he drive?" - "He drives carefully."
[Link] be formed from adjectives:
Many adverbs of manner are formed by adding -ly to an adjective (e.g., quick ->
quickly).
[Link] be used to describe the quality of an action:
Adverbs of manner can describe the quality of an action, such as
Example:
·She sings beautifully." (The adverb "beautifully" describes the quality of
singing.)
Common Adverbs of Manner
1. Quickly
2. Loudly
3. Carefully
4. Wisely
5. Politely
Adverb of Time:
“An adverb of time is a word that describes when an action takes place. It tells us
about the timing or duration of an action.”
Characteristics:
[Link] when an action takes place:
Adverbs of time provide information about the timing or duration of an action.
Example:
·"I saw him yesterday." (The adverb "yesterday" describes when the action took
place.)

[Link] answers the question "When?":


Adverbs of time answer questions like
Example:
·"When did you finish your homework?" - "I finished it already."

[Link] describe frequency or duration:


Adverbs of time can describe how often or how long an action takes place.
Example:
·"He often visits his family." (The adverb "often" describes the frequency of the
action.)

[Link] be used to show sequence or order:


Adverbs of time can be used to show the order in which actions take place.
Example:
·"I first finished my homework, and then I watched TV." (The adverb "first" shows
the sequence of actions.)

Common Adverbs of Time


1. Yesterday
2. Soon
3. Already
4. Never
5. Often
Adverb of Place:
“An adverb of place is a word that describes where an action takes place. It tells us
about the location or direction of an action.”
Characteristics:
[Link] Where an Action Takes Place
Adverbs of place provide information about the location or direction of an action.
Example:
·"The concert is being held here." (The adverb "here" describes the location of the
concert.)
·"They are going there_for vacation." (The adverb "there" describes the location of
the vacation.)

[Link] Answers the Question "Where?"


Adverbs of place answer questions like "Where did she go?" or "Where will they
meet?"
Example:
·"Where is the party?" - "The party is downstairs."
[Link] Describe Direction or Location
Adverbs of place can describe the direction or location of an action.
Example:
·"The bedroom is upstairs." (The adverb "upstairs" describes the direction of the
bedroom.)
·"The garden is outside." (The adverb "outside" describes the location of the
garden.)

[Link] Be Used to Show Movement or Position


Adverbs of place can be used to show movement or position.
Example:
·"She moved inside to escape the rain." (The adverb "inside" shows movement.)
·"The book is everywhere on the bestseller list." (The adverb "everywhere"
shows position.)
Examples of Adverbs of Place
1. Here
2. There
4. Nowhere
5. Upstairs
Adverb of Frequency:
“An adverb of frequency is a word that describes how often an action takes place.
It tells us about the regularity or repetition of an action.”
Characteristics:

1. Describes How Often an Action Takes Place:


Adverbs of frequency provide information about the regularity or repetition of an
action.
Example:
·"I always wake up at 7:00 am." (The adverb "always" describes the frequency of
waking up.)
·"She often visits her family." (The adverb "often" describes the frequency of
visiting her family.)
[Link] Answers the Question "How Often?"
Adverbs of frequency answer questions like "How often do you exercise?" or "How
often does she visit her family?"
Example:
·"How often do you go to the gym?" - "I go daily."
·"How often does she call her mother?" - "She calls her mother weekly."

[Link] Describe the Frequency of an Action


Adverbs of frequency can describe the frequency of an action, such as daily,
weekly, or monthly.
Example:
·"I check my email daily." (The adverb "daily" describes the frequency of checking
email.)
·"We have a meeting weekly." (The adverb "weekly" describes the frequency of
having a meeting.)

[Link] Be Used to Show Habit or Routine


Adverbs of frequency can be used to show habit or routine.
Example:
·"I usually wake up at 7:00 am." (The adverb "usually" shows habit or routine.)
·"She always eats breakfast before school." (The adverb "always" shows habit or
routine.)
Examples of Adverbs of Frequency
1. Always
2. Never
3. Often
4. Sometimes
5. Usually
Adverb of Degree:
“An adverb of degree is a word that describes the extent or degree of an action, an
adjective, or another adverb. It tells us how much or to what extent something is
done.”
Characteristics:

[Link] the Extent or Degree of an Action


Adverbs of degree provide information about the extent or degree of an action.
Example:
·"She is very happy." (The adverb "very" describes the extent of her happiness.)
·"He is extremely tired." (The adverb "extremely" describes the extent of his
tiredness.)
[Link] Answers the Question "How Much?" or "To What Extent?"
Adverbs of degree answer questions like "How much does she love reading?" or "To
what extent is he tired?"
Example:
·"How much does she love reading?" - "She loves reading very much."
[Link] Modify Adjectives or Other Adverbs
Adverbs of degree can modify adjectives or other adverbs to show the extent or
degree of a quality or action.
Example:
·"She is highly intelligent." (The adverb "highly" modifies the adjective
"intelligent".)
·"He drives very carefully." (The adverb "very" modifies the adverb "carefully".)

[Link] Show Intensity or Emphasis


Adverbs of degree can show intensity or emphasis, such as "extremely", "very", or
"highly".
Example:
·"She is extremely happy." (The adverb "extremely" shows intensity or
emphasis.)
·"He is very good at playing the guitar." (The adverb "very" shows intensity or
emphasis.)
Examples of Adverbs of
Degree
1. Very
2. Extremely
3. Highly
4. Quite
5. Somewhat
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