Adverbs. Types Of Adverbs In English
Adverbs
Adverbs are words that modify a verb, an adjective, another adverb, or even a whole sentence.
*Here are some examples (the adverb is in bold and what it modifies is underlined):
Types Of Adverbs In English
There are several types of adverbs in English, including:
Adverbs Of Manner:
These adverbs describe how something is done.
Examples: quickly, slowly, happily, angrily, and carefully.
She danced beautifully.
She drived carefully along the river.
Adverbs Of Place:
These adverbs describe where something is done or located.
Examples: here, there, nearby, outside, and inside.
They came and cooked here.
My mom went to dinner yesterday, to an amazing restaurant.
I live nearby.
Adverbs Of Time:
These adverbs describe when something happens.
Examples: yesterday, today, tomorrow, early, and late.
He is leaving today.
Adverbs Of Frequency:
These adverbs show how often something happens.
Examples: always, never, often, rarely, and sometimes.
She always eats at that restaurant in the center of Rome.