Academic Session 2021-22

English (Grade 4)

Topic – Adverbs and Kinds of Adverbs

Concept Map

1. DEFINITION

An adverb is a word that describes or adds to the meaning of a verb, an adjective, another adverb or a whole sentence. Adverbs tell us how a thing is done, when it is done or where it is done.

Examples: sweetly, everywhere, bravely, today, now etc.

An adverb describes:

A VERB

The nightingale sings sweetly.

AN ADJECTIVE

He drives very fast.

AN ADVERB

The race finished too quickly.

A WHOLE SENTENCE

Hopefully, we will win the match.

2. KINDS OF ADVERBS

(a) Adverbs of Manner

Adverbs of manner describe how something happens or how an action is done.

Examples: carelessly, sweetly, sadly, etc

Sentence: a) Soldiers fought bravely.

b) The children sang the songs merrily.

(b) Adverbs of Place

Adverbs of place tell us where something happens or where an action is done.

Examples: here, there, near, everywhere, upstairs, etc

Sentences: (a) I looked everywhere for my book.

(b) The kids are going upstairs.

(c) Adverbs of Time

Adverbs of time tell us when an action is done or when things

happen. Examples: today, before, yesterday, immediately, soon etc

Sentences: (a) He woke up early today.

(b) I will see you soon.

(d) Adverbs of Frequency

Adverbs of frequency tell us how frequently something happens or how often an action is done.

Examples: rarely, once, frequently, often, regularly etc.

Sentences: (a) We often visit our grandparent’s house.

(b) I frequently visit my favourite restaurant.

(e) Adverbs of Degree

Adverbs of degree tell us about the intensity of something.

An adverb of degree shows how much or to what extent a thing is done.

Examples: very, quite, too, fairly, extremely, really etc

Sentences: (a) He is quite strong.

(b) She works too hard.

(f) Interrogative Adverbs

Interrogative Adverbs are used to ask questions. Interrogative adverbs why, where, how, & when are placed at the beginning of a question.

Examples: Where do you live?

Why are you crying?