ADARSH OLYMPIAD 2024-2025
Adarsh Olympiad 2024-2025 (Seniors)
English series -9
Adverbs are words that modify verbs, adjectives, other adverbs, or entire sentences. They
provide additional information about how, when, where, to what extent, or under what
conditions something happens. Adverbs often end in "-ly," but there are many that do not.
Types of Adverbs and Examples
1. Adverbs of Manner:
Definition: Describe how an action is performed.
Examples:
1. She sings beautifully.
2. He ran quickly.
3. They danced gracefully.
4. The teacher spoke clearly.
5. The dog barked loudly.
2. Adverbs of Time:
Definition: Indicate when an action takes place.
Examples:
1. We will leave soon.
2. She arrived yesterday.
3. He will visit tomorrow.
4. They have already left.
5. The meeting is happening now.
3. Adverbs of Place:
Definition: Specify where an action occurs.
Examples:
1. The children are playing outside.
2. She looked everywhere.
3. The dog is hiding under the table.
4. He moved forward.
5. They met here.
4. Adverbs of Frequency:
Definition: Express how often an action occurs.
Examples:
1. She always arrives on time.
2. He rarely misses a class.
3. They visit their grandparents frequently.
4. I sometimes go to the gym.
5. The teacher often gives homework.
5. Adverbs of Degree:
Definition: Indicate the extent or intensity of an action, adjective, or another adverb.
Examples:
1. She is very happy.
2. He almost finished his work.
3. The coffee is too hot.
4. They are completely satisfied.
5. The water is quite cold.
Uses of Adverbs
1. Modifying Verbs:
Example: She runs fast. (The adverb "fast" modifies the verb "runs" by indicating how she
runs.)
2. Modifying Adjectives:
Example: The movie was incredibly interesting. (The adverb "incredibly" modifies the
adjective "interesting" by indicating the extent of interest.)
3. Modifying Other Adverbs:
Example: She sings very beautifully. (The adverb "very" modifies the adverb "beautifully"
by indicating the degree of beauty in her singing.)
4. Modifying Entire Sentences:
Example: Unfortunately, we missed the bus. (The adverb "unfortunately" modifies the
entire sentence by expressing regret.)
5. Emphasizing:
Example: He really needs to talk to you. (The adverb "really" emphasizes the necessity of
the action.)
Adverbs are versatile and can be placed in different positions within a sentence depending
on what they modify and the intended emphasis. Understanding the types and uses of
adverbs can greatly enhance the clarity and expressiveness of your writing and speech.
Adverbs provide additional information about how, when, where, to what extent, or under
what conditions something happens. Here's a detailed explanation of the types of adverbs.
Detailed Explanation:
Adverbs of Manner: Often formed by adding "-ly" to adjectives (e.g., slow → slowly). They
answer the question "How?" and usually come after the verb or the object.
Adverbs of Time: Answer "When?" They can appear at the beginning, middle, or end of a
sentence, though they are often placed at the beginning for emphasis.
Adverbs of Place: Answer "Where?" Usually, these adverbs come after the main verb or
the object of the verb.
Adverbs of Frequency: Answer "How often?" They are typically placed before the main
verb but after the verb "to be."
Adverbs of Degree: Answer "To what extent?" They modify adjectives or other adverbs
and are placed before the word they modify.
Adverbs of Certainty: Indicate the likelihood of something happening and are usually
placed before the main verb but after auxiliary verbs.
Relative Adverbs: Introduce clauses that give more detail about a noun. They connect the
clause to the rest of the sentence.
Interrogative Adverbs: Used in questions to gather more information. They often start a
question sentence.
Understanding these types and how they function helps in constructing clear and precise
sentences.
Practice Questions
Fill in the blanks with suitable degrees of adverbs from the given options:
1. _____ few students study during their vacation.
A) Very. B) Every
C) Each. D) Many
2. What ‘s your new principal like ? Well, she ‘s _____ strict , but I like her.
A) Rather. B) lot
C) Most. D) much
3.My brother usually drives to work with a friend. He______ drives alone.
A) seldom. B) always
C) regularly. D) Often
4. I completed my work__________.
A) Always. B) weekly
C) Yesterday. D) most highly
5. Our mathematics teacher ______ ever smiles.
A) hardly. B) usually
C) Always. D) mostly
Answers
1. A
2. A
3. A
4. C
5. A
