Adverb

Adverb
An Adverb is a word which modifies the meaning of a Verb, an
Adjective or another Adverb.
 Adverb
An Adverb is a word which modifies the meaning of a Verb, an
Adjective or another Adverb.

✓ Anand cheerfully greets Mahesh each morning.

✓ She sang the song most beautifully.
✓ The public library often holds meetings downstairs.
✓ Gaurav looked everywhere for his missing keys.
✓ She arrived early for the meeting.
✓ Writing regularly in my diary is soothing.
✓ Certainly have you done a great job.
Kinds of Adverbs
(1) Adverbs of Time
(which show when)
✓ I have heard this before.
✓ That day he arrived late.
✓ We shall now begin to work.
✓ He called here a few minutes ago.
✓ I had a letter from him lately.
✓ The end soon came.
✓ He comes here daily.
✓ I hurt my knee yesterday.
✓ I have spoken to him already.
Kinds of Adverbs
(2) Adverbs of Frequency
(which show how often)
✓ I have told you twice.
✓ I have not seen him once.
✓ He often makes mistakes;
✓ He seldom comes here.
✓ The postman called again.
✓ He always tries to do his best.
✓ He frequently comes unprepared.
Kinds of Adverbs
(3) Adverbs of Place
(which show where)
✓ Stand here.
✓ Go there.
✓ The little lamb followed Mary everywhere.
✓ My brother is out.
✓ Walk backward.
✓ He looked up.
✓ Is Mr. Das within?
✓ The horse galloped away.
Kinds of Adverbs
(4) Adverbs of Manner
(which show how or in what manner)
✓ The Sikhs fought bravely.
✓ The boy works hard.
✓ I was agreeably disappointed.
✓ Thus only, will you succeed.
✓ Govind reads clearly.
✓ This story is well written.
✓ The child slept soundly.
✓ Slowly and sadly we laid him down.
Kinds of Adverbs
(4) Adverbs of Manner
(which show how or in what manner)
✓ The Sikhs fought bravely.
✓ The boy works hard.
✓ I was agreeably disappointed.
✓ Thus only, will you succeed.
✓ Govind reads clearly.
✓ This story is well written.
✓ The child slept soundly.
✓ Slowly and sadly we laid him down.
Note: This class includes nearly all those Adverbs which are
derived from adjectives and end in -ly.
Kinds of Adverbs
(5) Adverbs of Degree or Quantity
(which show how much or in what degree or to what
extent)
✓ He was too careless.
✓ Is that any better?
✓ These mangoes are almost ripe.
✓ I am fully prepared.
✓ The sea is very stormy.
✓ I am rather busy.
✓ He is good enough for my purpose.
✓ You are altogether mistaken.
✓ Things are no better at present.
✓ She sings pretty well.
Kinds of Adverbs
(6) Adverbs of Reason
(which tell reason behind the happening of a particular
occurrence)
✓ He is hence unable to refute the charge.
✓ He therefore left school.
Kinds of Adverbs
(6) Adverbs of Reason
(which tell reason behind the happening of a particular
occurrence)
✓ He is hence unable to refute the charge.
✓ He therefore left school.
(7) Adverbs of Affirmation or Negation
(which declare that something is true or certain or any
negative statement)
✓ I will definitely do that.
✓ She is certainly going through hard time.
✓ The Manager did not accept the demands of the
employees.
Forms of Adverbs: Some Adverbs are the same in form as the corresponding
Adjectives; some words are used sometimes as Adjectives, sometimes as
Adverbs.
Practice Exercise
In the following sentences (1) pick out the Adverbs and tell
whether the modified word is a Verb, an Adjective, or an
Adverb; (2) classify each Adverb.
Practice Exercise
In the following sentences (1) pick out the Adverbs and tell
whether the modified word is a Verb, an Adjective, or an
Adverb; (2) classify each Adverb.
1. He was ill pleased.
Practice Exercise
In the following sentences (1) pick out the Adverbs and tell
whether the modified word is a Verb, an Adjective, or an
Adverb; (2) classify each Adverb.
1. He was ill pleased.
He was ill pleased.
Practice Exercise
In the following sentences (1) pick out the Adverbs and tell
whether the modified word is a Verb, an Adjective, or an
Adverb; (2) classify each Adverb.
1. He was ill pleased.
He was ill pleased.
2. Try again.
Practice Exercise
In the following sentences (1) pick out the Adverbs and tell
whether the modified word is a Verb, an Adjective, or an
Adverb; (2) classify each Adverb.
1. He was ill pleased.
He was ill pleased.
2. Try again.
Try again.
Practice Exercise
In the following sentences (1) pick out the Adverbs and tell
whether the modified word is a Verb, an Adjective, or an
Adverb; (2) classify each Adverb.
1. He was ill pleased.
He was ill pleased.
2. Try again.
Try again.
3. He is too shy.
Practice Exercise
In the following sentences (1) pick out the Adverbs and tell
whether the modified word is a Verb, an Adjective, or an
Adverb; (2) classify each Adverb.
1. He was ill pleased.
He was ill pleased.
2. Try again.
Try again.
3. He is too shy.
He is too shy.
Practice Exercise
In the following sentences (1) pick out the Adverbs and tell
whether the modified word is a Verb, an Adjective, or an
Adverb; (2) classify each Adverb.
1. He was ill pleased.
He was ill pleased.
2. Try again.
Try again.
3. He is too shy.
He is too shy.
4. We rose very early.
Practice Exercise
In the following sentences (1) pick out the Adverbs and tell
whether the modified word is a Verb, an Adjective, or an
Adverb; (2) classify each Adverb.
1. He was ill pleased.
He was ill pleased.
2. Try again.
Try again.
3. He is too shy.
He is too shy.
4. We rose very early.
We rose very early.
Practice Exercise
In the following sentences (1) pick out the Adverbs and tell
whether the modified word is a Verb, an Adjective, or an
Adverb; (2) classify each Adverb.
1. He was ill pleased.
He was ill pleased.
2. Try again.
Try again.
3. He is too shy.
He is too shy.
4. We rose very early.
We rose very early.
5. The railway station is far off.
Practice Exercise
In the following sentences (1) pick out the Adverbs and tell
whether the modified word is a Verb, an Adjective, or an
Adverb; (2) classify each Adverb.
1. He was ill pleased.
He was ill pleased.
2. Try again.
Try again.
3. He is too shy.
He is too shy.
4. We rose very early.
We rose very early.
5. The railway station is far off.
The railway station is far off.
Practice Exercise
6. Cut it lengthwise.
Practice Exercise
6. Cut it lengthwise.
Cut it lengthwise.
Practice Exercise
6. Cut it lengthwise.
Cut it lengthwise.
7. You are far too hasty.
Practice Exercise
6. Cut it lengthwise.
Cut it lengthwise.
7. You are far too hasty.
You are far too hasty.
Practice Exercise
6. Cut it lengthwise.
Cut it lengthwise.
7. You are far too hasty.
You are far too hasty.
8. The walk was rather long.
Practice Exercise
6. Cut it lengthwise.
Cut it lengthwise.
7. You are far too hasty.
You are far too hasty.
8. The walk was rather long.
The walk was rather long.
Practice Exercise
6. Cut it lengthwise.
Cut it lengthwise.
7. You are far too hasty.
You are far too hasty.
8. The walk was rather long.
The walk was rather long.
9. Ambition urges me forward.
Practice Exercise
6. Cut it lengthwise.
Cut it lengthwise.
7. You are far too hasty.
You are far too hasty.
8. The walk was rather long.
The walk was rather long.
9. Ambition urges me forward.
Ambition urges me forward.
Practice Exercise
6. Cut it lengthwise.
Cut it lengthwise.
7. You are far too hasty.
You are far too hasty.
8. The walk was rather long.
The walk was rather long.
9. Ambition urges me forward.
Ambition urges me forward.
10. We were very kindly received.
Practice Exercise
6. Cut it lengthwise.
Cut it lengthwise.
7. You are far too hasty.
You are far too hasty.
8. The walk was rather long.
The walk was rather long.
9. Ambition urges me forward.
Ambition urges me forward.
10. We were very kindly received.
We were very kindly received.
Preposition
Preposition
• I prefer to read in the library.
• He climbed up the ladder to get onto the roof.
• Please sign your name on the dotted line after you read the
contract.
• Go down the stairs and through the door.
• He swam across the pool.
• Take your brother with you.
• She drove to the store.
Preposition
• I prefer to read in the library.
• He climbed up the ladder to get onto the roof.
• Please sign your name on the dotted line after you read the
contract.
• Go down the stairs and through the door.
• He swam across the pool.
• Take your brother with you.
• She drove to the store.

The highlighted words express a relationship, usually of space or

time, between the words with which they stand.
Preposition
• I prefer to read in the library.
• He climbed up the ladder to get onto the roof.
• Please sign your name on the dotted line after you read the
contract.
• Go down the stairs and through the door.
• He swam across the pool.
• Take your brother with you.
• She drove to the store.

The highlighted words express a relationship, usually of space or

time, between the words with which they stand.

Such words which are ‘used before an object or a person to show

their relation with another’ are known as Prepositions.
Affix suitable prepositions in the following sentences.
1. This work is done _____ our team.
2. She will meet me _____ the platform.
3. I am going _____ Delhi.
4. He writes ___ his pen.
Affix suitable prepositions in the following sentences.
1. This work is done _____ our team.
2. She will meet me _____ the platform.
3. I am going _____ Delhi.
4. He writes ___ his pen.
5. The soldier jumped ____ the river.
6. My brother is good ____ mathematics.
7. They will wait ____ you till you do not come back.
Affix suitable prepositions in the following sentences.
1. This work is done _____ our team.
2. She will meet me _____ the platform.
3. I am going _____ Delhi.
4. He writes ___ his pen.
5. The soldier jumped ____ the river.
6. My brother is good ____ mathematics.
7. They will wait ____ you till you do not come back.
8. He sold the picture ____ an American
9. If you are going ____ post office, could you buy me a book
____ stamps.
10. I will meet you in my office _____ 9 o’clock.
Affix suitable prepositions in the following sentences.
11. I have bought a very beautiful gift ____ you.
12. What are you asking _____?
13. He sometimes plays _____ us ____ the evening.
Affix suitable prepositions in the following sentences.
11. I have bought a very beautiful gift ____ you.
12. What are you asking _____?
13. He sometimes plays _____ us ____ the evening.
14. They will distribute blankets _____ the poor____ Monday.
15. His standard of living is ______ mine.
16. My mother has forbidden me _____ talking _____ strangers.
Affix suitable prepositions in the following sentences.
11. I have bought a very beautiful gift ____ you.
12. What are you asking _____?
13. He sometimes plays _____ us ____ the evening.
14. They will distribute blankets _____ the poor____ Monday.
15. His standard of living is ______ mine.
16. My mother has forbidden me _____ talking _____ strangers.
17. The cat is ____ the chair.
18. The truck ran _____ the old man.
19. I was talking ____ him ____ you.
20. I am fond _____ swimming but afraid ____ getting cold.
Affix suitable prepositions in the following sentences.
21. My children don’t approve _____ my smoking.
22. The poor girl burst _____ tears.
23. Who is responsible _____ this mess?
Affix suitable prepositions in the following sentences.
21. My children don’t approve _____ my smoking.
22. The poor girl burst _____ tears.
23. Who is responsible _____ this mess?
24. I look forward _____ seeing her again.
25. Marvin was arrested and charged _____ murder.
26. Al Capone was sued _____ tax evasion.
Affix suitable prepositions in the following sentences.
21. My children don’t approve _____ my smoking.
22. The poor girl burst _____ tears.
23. Who is responsible _____ this mess?
24. I look forward _____ seeing her again.
25. Marvin was arrested and charged _____ murder.
26. Al Capone was sued _____ tax evasion.
27. I get very annoyed _____ people who don’t queue at bus
stops.
28. He was in London _____ business.
29. Help! The house is _____ fire!
30. He did it deliberately_____ purpose.
Affix suitable prepositions in the following sentences.
31. I’ll have a beer. No, _____ second thoughts, give me a whisky.
32. You are in charge _____ this group.
33. The senator is opposed _____ this new bill.
34. The slot machine is _____ order.
Affix suitable prepositions in the following sentences.
31. I’ll have a beer. No, _____ second thoughts, give me a whisky.
32. You are in charge _____ this group.
33. The senator is opposed _____ this new bill.
34. The slot machine is _____ order.
35. You will have to cheer her _____ a bit.
36. Add some milk and sugar _____ your tea.
37. Are you familiar _____ the work I do ?
Affix suitable prepositions in the following sentences.
31. I’ll have a beer. No, _____ second thoughts, give me a whisky.
32. You are in charge _____ this group.
33. The senator is opposed _____ this new bill.
34. The slot machine is _____ order.
35. You will have to cheer her _____ a bit.
36. Add some milk and sugar _____ your tea.
37. Are you familiar _____ the work I do ?
38. I am fed _____ _____ his behaviour.
39. So we’ll see each other _____ the hotel.
40. Helen lives _____ Harley Street.
Affix suitable prepositions in the following sentences.
41. The sick man was brought _____ the room.
42. He got promoted _____ the 4th of July _____ 9 a.m.
43. I haven’t seen my elder brother _____ 2 years.
Affix suitable prepositions in the following sentences.
41. The sick man was brought _____ the room.
42. He got promoted _____ the 4th of July _____ 9 a.m.
43. I haven’t seen my elder brother _____ 2 years.
44. We work every day _____ Sunday.
45. They all came _____ Matt.
46. I know what I’ll be doing for the next three weeks but I haven’t
thought _____ that.
Affix suitable prepositions in the following sentences.
41. The sick man was brought _____ the room.
42. He got promoted _____ the 4th of July _____ 9 a.m.
43. I haven’t seen my elder brother _____ 2 years.
44. We work every day _____ Sunday.
45. They all came _____ Matt.
46. I know what I’ll be doing for the next three weeks but I haven’t
thought _____ that.
47. We were rowing _____ the current.
48. Are you _____ or against the death penalty?
49. We’ve had nothing _____ trouble with this car.
50. The problem is anything _____ easy.
Affix suitable prepositions in the following sentences.
51. Now I can walk to work _____ going by car.
52. Share prices are _____ their record high of last year.
53. He will not live _____ the night.
54. We could make our way _____ the crowd with great effort.
Affix suitable prepositions in the following sentences.
51. Now I can walk to work _____ going by car.
52. Share prices are _____ their record high of last year.
53. He will not live _____ the night.
54. We could make our way _____ the crowd with great effort.
55. Look, it's nearly midnight. It's _____ time we went.
56. Medicine should not be placed _____ reach of small children.
57. You should not do it because it is _____ the rules.
Affix suitable prepositions in the following sentences.
51. Now I can walk to work _____ going by car.
52. Share prices are _____ their record high of last year.
53. He will not live _____ the night.
54. We could make our way _____ the crowd with great effort.
55. Look, it's nearly midnight. It's _____ time we went.
56. Medicine should not be placed _____ reach of small children.
57. You should not do it because it is _____ the rules.
58. The mother divided the birthday cake _____ the children at the
party.
59. The tourist hired a car in order to travel _____ the countryside,
sightseeing.
60. The yacht was riding _____ anchor in the bay.
Affix suitable prepositions in the following sentences.

61. The salesman did not have to pay for his car as it was provided _____
his company's expense.
62. She is rather old-fashioned and _____ the times.
63. It was such an extremely bad thing to have done that it was _____
contempt.
Affix suitable prepositions in the following sentences.
61. The salesman did not have to pay for his car as it was provided _____
his company's expense.
62. She is rather old-fashioned and _____ the times.
63. It was such an extremely bad thing to have done that it was _____
contempt.
64. It stands _____ reason that success requires hard work.
65. She's the office gossip. She knows everything _____ everybody.
66. A policeman must lead an honest, blameless life. He must be _____
suspicion.
Affix suitable prepositions in the following sentences.
61. The salesman did not have to pay for his car as it was provided _____
his company's expense.
62. She is rather old-fashioned and _____ the times.
63. It was such an extremely bad thing to have done that it was _____
contempt.
64. It stands _____ reason that success requires hard work.
65. She's the office gossip. She knows everything _____ everybody.
66. A policeman must lead an honest, blameless life. He must be _____
suspicion.
67. I couldn't understand a thing they were talking about. I was all _____
sea.
68. Doctors must expect to have their lives interrupted when they are
_____ call.
69. The view was pleasing _____ the eye.
70. He was patient, good-tempered and slow _____ anger.
Affix suitable prepositions in the following sentences.
71. I must find the time and energy to get _____ to doing that job
sometime.
72. She has got _____ her illness and has returned to work.
73. She is up and _____ again.
Affix suitable prepositions in the following sentences.
71. I must find the time and energy to get _____ to doing that job
sometime.
72. She has got _____ her illness and has returned to work.
73. She is up and _____ again.
74. We will definitely see you next week. We will be there _____ fail.
75. I can't stand the sound of bagpipes. It sets my teeth _____ edge.
76. Although after the accident the car was a complete write-off, he
escaped _____ a scratch.
Affix suitable prepositions in the following sentences.
71. I must find the time and energy to get _____ to doing that job
sometime.
72. She has got _____ her illness and has returned to work.
73. She is up and _____ again.
74. We will definitely see you next week. We will be there _____ fail.
75. I can't stand the sound of bagpipes. It sets my teeth _____ edge.
76. Although after the accident the car was a complete write-off, he
escaped _____ a scratch.
77. I put my money in the bank _____ safe-keeping.
78. The office supervisor in charge of a number of people had twenty
people _____ her.
79. At the seaside, the children were _____ themselves with excitement.
80. A drowning man _____ a straw.
 Practice Exercise: Select correct prepositions.
1. To prevent stalling in basketball, which slows up the game, the team
that has the ball in its own backcourt must move it _______ the centre
line _______ a certain time period.
(a) towards/at (b) by/with
(c) across/within (d) about/about
 Practice Exercise: Select correct prepositions.
1. To prevent stalling in basketball, which slows up the game, the team
that has the ball in its own backcourt must move it _______ the centre
line _______ a certain time period.
(a) towards/at (b) by/with
(c) across/within (d) about/about

2. Tom refuses to look seriously _______ work despite his great need
_______ money.
(a) as/with (b) to/about
(c) for/for (d) after/in
3. A number of Afghan and Iranian refugees have been arrested _______
Turkey _______ their way to Europe.
(a) in/on (b) through/with
(c) from/by (d) around/in
3. A number of Afghan and Iranian refugees have been arrested _______
Turkey _______ their way to Europe.
(a) in/on (b) through/with
(c) from/by (d) around/in

4. Everyone within a five mile radius of the unexploded wartime bomb

had to be evacuated while the army _______ it _______.
(a) helped/out (b) took/off
(c) looked/after (d) blew/up
5. I like Paul McCartney’s new song, but the tune is similar _______ one
written _______ James Brown a long time ago.
(a) with/for (b) like/with
(c) for/from (d) to/by
5. I like Paul McCartney’s new song, but the tune is similar _______ one
written _______ James Brown a long time ago.
(a) with/for (b) like/with
(c) for/from (d) to/by

6. Although we arrived _______ England at seven o’clock, we didn’t

arrive _______ the flat until ten.
(a) to/in (b) in/at
(c) for/about (d) at/for
7. He finally moved to the other side _______ the Bosphorus because he
was fed up _______ commuting so far every day.
(a) of/with (b) across/from
(c) on/about (d) from/of
7. He finally moved to the other side _______ the Bosphorus because he
was fed up _______ commuting so far every day.
(a) of/with (b) across/from
(c) on/about (d) from/of

8. Tony is British _______ nationality, but he has been living _______

British for many years.
(a) of/through (b) about/in
(c) by/out of (d) for/outside
9. The employees were not happy about having to work _______ the
summer _______ getting a summer vacation.
(a) until/from (b) along/about
(c) while/before (d) throughout/without
9. The employees were not happy about having to work _______ the
summer _______ getting a summer vacation.
(a) until/from (b) along/about
(c) while/before (d) throughout/without

10. Fatima’s family regarded Mustafa _______ a perfect match _______

their daughter.
(a) to/with (b) as/for
(c) for/of (d) from/to