Types of Adverbs

I.                    Adverbs of Time (which show when)

1.       I got a letter two days ago.

2.       Tomorrow will be working day.

3.       Wasted time never returns.

4.       The train arrived late.

5.       I have spoken to him already.

II.                  Adverb of Frequency (which show how often)

1.       I have told you twice.

2.       Kala always tries to do her best.

3.       He often makes mistakes.

III.                Adverbs of Place (which show where)

1.       May I come in?

2.       Stand here.

3.       She looked up.

4.       He walked forward.

5.       It rained everywhere in the District.

IV.                Adverbs of Manner (which show how or in what manner)

1.       Alexander fought bravely.

2.       The child slept soundly.

3.       Shyla speaks English fluently.

4.       Students work hard.

V.                  Adverbs of Degree of Quantity (which show how much , or in what degree or to what extent)

1.       I had given enough money.

2.       He was too careless.

3.       He reads pretty well.

4.       I am rather busy.

5.       I am so glad.

6.       He uses the given time fully.

VI.                Adverbs of Affirmation and Negation:

(Which strengthen the meaning of the verb?)

1.       Surely you are mistaken.

2.       He certainly went.

VII.              Adverbs  of Reason: (which show the ‘why’ or reason)

1.       Sekar therefore does not talk to me.

2.       Since it is hot, I am very tired.

3.       He slept for a long time because of tiredness.

4.       The bell rang so he left the school.

5.       Dial 101 in case of fire.

VIII.            Interrogative Adverbs: (used to ask questions)

1.       Why are you late?

2.       How are you?