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Day one class01

1. Adverb of Manner
Adverbs of manner tell us how something is done. Examples of
adverbs of manner are nicely, slowly, beautifully, carefully,
meticulously, awfully. These adverbs come after the direct object,
or after the verb if there isn't any direct object. E. g. i) He
completed the task efficiently. (The adverb of manner efficiently
comes after the direct object, the task. ) ii) He wrote the exam
carelessly. (The adverb of manner 'carelessly', comes after the
direct object, the exam. ) iii) She sang melodiously. (The adverb of
manner 'melodiously' comes after the verb, sang. )
2. Adverbs of Place
Adverbs of place tell us where something is done. Examples of
adverbs of place are 'here', 'there', 'behind', 'above'. . . Adverbs
of place are like adverbs of manner. They also come after the
direct object, or the verb (if there is no object). E. g. i) I will meet
him there. (The adverb of place 'there' comes after the direct
object 'him'. ) ii) The priest sat here. (The adverb of place 'here'
comes after the verb 'sat'. )
3. Adverbs of Time
Adverbs of time tell us when / at what time something is done.
Adverbs of time are usually placed at the end of a sentence. They
can also be used at the beginning of a sentence followed by a
comma. Examples of adverbs of time are 'recently', 'now', 'then',
'today', 'tonight', 'tomorrow', 'yesterday'. . . E. g. I will show you
the dress tomorrow. Tomorrow, I will show you the dress.
4. Adverbs of Frequency
Examples of adverbs of frequency are 'always, never, seldom,
usually, occasionally, frequently. . . ' Adverbs of frequency come
before the main verb except the main verb 'to be': E. g. i) I
occasionally visit my uncle. ii) We have often seen him pass by the
alley. iii)They are seldom at the church.

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