An adverb is a word which modifies the meaning of a Verb, an Adjective or another Adverb. क्रियाविशेषण = जो क्रिया,विशेषण,और दूसरे क्रियाविशेषण की विशेषता बतलाता है।
Example : The old man walked slowly . Juli writes very carefully . He works hard from dawn to night.
Type of Adverbs
1Adverb of time
If a verb answers for question 'When' then the adverb shows the time of action.
Example : He left the place a few minutes ago. He will soon come back.
2 Adverb of Place
If a verb answers for question 'Where' then the adverb shows the place of action.
Example : I met him in the Theatre. This is the place where the tree stood.
3 Adverb of Number
If a verb answers for question 'How often' then the adverb shows the number of the action.
Example : The comet appears once in several years. That poor man is always happy.
4 Adverb of Manner
If a verb answers for question 'How' or'In what manner' then it shows the condition of verb.
Example : He was seriously injured. Johny writes very carefully.
5 Adverb of Degree or Quantity
If a verb answers for question 'How much' or'In what' .
Example : The sky is very cloudy. She sings pretty well.
6 Adverb of Reason
If a verb explains the reason for the action then called adverb of reason.
Example : As he was not well. Therefore he returned home.
