What Is an Adverb?

Like an adjective gives us more information about the noun in a sentence, an adverb is used
to provide more information about the verb or the action in the sentence. It also has the
property of describing the adjective or another adverb.

Types of Adverbs
Adverbs are categorised into
different types according to their
functions when used in a sentence.
Given below are the different types
of adverbs.
 Adverbs of Manner
 Adverbs of Time
 Adverbs of Place
 Adverbs of Frequency
 Adverbs of Degree
 Conjunctive Adverbs

How Adverbs are Used in Sentences

Unlike other parts of speech, adverbs can be placed at any part of the sentence (beginning,
middle or end), and make complete sense without sounding absurd. Another characteristic is
that multiple adverbs can be used in a sentence. Have a look at the following examples to
have a clear understanding of the same.

 I was planning to go to the supermarket to buy some groceries. However, I did not
find the time to go. So, I ordered online.
 My mom did not cook breakfast today. Therefore, we ended up making noodles for
everyone.
 Normally, we go to church on Sundays.
 Don’t you think the coffee is too sweet?
 Do not worry. You will gradually learn how to do it.
 The song I was listening to yesterday was very soothing.
 He kept talking to me for such a long time but I barely knew him.
 It is extremely hot outside today.
 How often do you work out?
 Can I come home tomorrow?
Check Your Knowledge of Adverbs

Identify the most suitable adverb from the list given below and use them to complete the
following sentences.

(slightly, too, very, anywhere, instantly, quarterly, soon, never, rarely, seldom, monthly,
extremely, seriously, sometimes, weekly)

1. The weather here is _____ cold.

2. I am _________ sorry for the delay.

3. You will receive an OTP and on entering it, your account will be _________ activated.

4. The journal is published ______________.

5. Can you please finish it ______ so that I can use the table.

6. She _______ goes to the salon.

7. Oshin did not find the blue file ________.

8. __________, I like to go on a trip alone just to clear my mind and have a break from this
busy schedule.

9. This seems to be ________ absurd.

10. The teacher asked her students to take the project _________ as it would be considered
for internal marks.
Name:……………………………………………… Date:……………….
Adverbs of Place ……./20
A. Underline the correct Adverb of Place in each sentence.
1. As it was a lovely day, the children were playing outside / indoors.
2. The cafe is near / nearby, just opposite the school.
3. Jim is over there / near, talking to his teacher.
4. It was obvious that he'd had a party, as there were glasses and bottles anywhere /
everywhere.
5. We sat on the beach each evening and watched the sun go up / down.

B. Match the sentence halves with their endings and underline the correct Adverb.
1. The weather was so bad that we had A. lives downstairs / down in
Flat 101.
2. Carol is my neighbour. She B. because she lives near /
nearby.
3. All the seats seem to be taken. Do C. waiting here / there for nearly
an hour.
4. Anna doesn't need to take the bus to school D. his wife had gone around /
away.
5. I hope the bus comes soon; I've been E. to stay indoors /outside.
6. John had the house to himself because F. you mind if I sit up / here?
7. Standing on the roof of the tall building, I G. the traffic lights. Then turn
was right /
8. Go straight along Main Street until you get to H. it anywhere / everywhere.
9. We don't have to walk far. The cafe's I. afraid to look down /
downstairs.
10. Have you seen my hat? I can't find J. just over there / away.

C. Complete the sentences using one of the Adverbs of Place below.

Around; here; elsewhere; abroad; up
1. The restaurant was very busy, so we decided to have lunch ………………………
2. It was so early in the morning that the sun wasn't …………………………………yet.
3. I know this neighbourhood well because I've been living ……………………for 15 years.
4. Unless you have a passport, you can't travel …………………………………………
5. I heard a noise behind me, so I turned ……………………………… to see what it was.
Memo
1. The weather here is too/very/extremely cold.

2. I am extremely sorry for the delay.

3. You will receive an OTP and on entering it, your account will be instantly activated.

4. The journal is published weekly/monthly/quarterly.

5. Can you please finish it soon so that I can use the table.

6. She seldom/rarely/never goes to the salon.

7. Oshin did not find the blue file anywhere.

8.Sometimes, I like to go on a trip alone just to clear my mind and have a break from this
busy schedule.

9. This seems to be too/very absurd.

10. The teacher asked her students to take the project seriously as it would be considered for
internal marks.