ADVERB

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.