HANDOUT-2
English Language – (J.E.)
Class – IV
Sabrina Alim
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Adverb
An adverb is a word which usually modifies a verb. It tells us how, where or when an action is
performed. For example :
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She went slowly. (how)
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She went there. (where)
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She lost her necklace yesterday. (when)
There are different kinds of adverbs. such as1)
Adverbs of manner: Adverbs that tell us how an action is done are known as adverbs of
manner.
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He talked to me benignly.
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The wind blew gently.
However, some of adverbs of manner are similar to adjectives. The examples are*
Michael is a hard worker. (adjective)
Michael works hard. (adverb)
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It is a fast train. (adjective)
The train goes fast. (adverb)
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Adverbs of place: Adverbs that tell us where an action is done are known as adverbs of place.
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Let’s go there. (adverb)
Some other adverbs of place are here, out , everywhere, somewhere, abroad, down, upstairs,
downstairs, below, away etc.
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Adverbs of time: Adverbs that tell us when an action is done are called adverbs of time.
For example-
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I will meet you tomorrow. (adverb)
Some adverbs of time are now, then, yesterday, today etc.