Parts of Speech-Adverb-Types of Adverb

The adverb is a very important part of speech and tells us more about a verb, an adjective, a preposition, a clause, a phrase, and another adverb, or a sentence. 

Types of Adverb

There are five types of adverbs. The five types of adverbs are; adverb of time, adverb of manner, adverb of degree, adverb of place, adverb of frequency, and conductive adverbs. Let’s explain them further.

• Adverbs of Time

The adverb of time answers the question of ‘when’ action takes place. It is usually placed at the beginning of the end of the sentence. 

Example

1. We recently moved into a new house.
2. So far, the governor has completed 4 projects.

• Adverbs of Manner

This type of adverb is the most common type of adverb. It shows how the action takes place and gives more information about the manner in which the verb is done. A good number of them end in -ly.

Examples

1. Andrew politely held the door open for the old lady.
2. She waited patiently for him to arrive at the meeting.

• Adverbs of Degree

This type of adverb explains the intensity or level of a verb or adjective. They specify the degree to which action applies. or another adverb applies. Adverbs of degree include totally, almost, barely, highly, quite,entirely, slightly, and utterly, completely. 

Examples

1. He had enough rest this evening.
2. She comes home quite late, every day.
3. I barely noticed Nathan, at the party. 

• Adverbs of Place

This adverb shows where the action is taking place. 

Two of the most used adverbs are ‘here’ and ‘there’. 

Adverbs of place can be categorized into:

Words that tell us where

Words that tell us distance

Words that tell us were in relationship to something else, and finally

Words that tell us direction. 

Examples

1. We saw him everywhere we went. 
2. She left him alone, inside the house. 
3. I will be taking a walk down the road. 
4. We visited him there last year. 

• Adverbs of Frequency

This adverb shows and tells how often an action happens. It explains how frequently something happens. They can also be referred to as adverbs of time, and they answer the questions of ‘how often’, or ‘ how frequently’. 

They can be grouped into two, definite frequency, and indefinite frequency. 

Definite frequency states more clearly when an action takes place, for example, yearly, monthly, daily, and indefinite frequency gives an idea of when an action takes place, not necessarily the exact time it happens. Examples are often, frequently, rarely, etc. 

Examples

6. She always has breakfast before going to work.
7. She goes to that restaurant frequently.
8. Conjunctive Adverbs

These types of adverbs are called conjunctive adverbs because they are used to link two sentences, clauses, or phrases together. They can play the role of conjunctions, in complex sentences. 

      Examples

1. Rose is popularly known as the most intelligent girl in the class; therefore, she is always called out for quiz competitions. 
2. Andrew was playing in the garden. Meanwhile, his brother John was sleeping on the balcony. 

Adverbs with Examples

Adverb of Time

Examples of adverbs of time:lately, never, recently, just,  soon, always, during, yet, usually, sometimes, so far, etc.

Adverb of Manner

Examples of adverbs of manner: neatly, slowly, quickly, sadly, calmly, politely, loudly, kindly, lazily

Adverb of Place

Examples of adverbs of place: here, there, nowhere, everywhere, out, in, above, below, inside, outside, into.

Adverb of Degree

Examples of these adverbs are: almost, quite, nearly, too, enough, just, hardly, simply, so.

Adverb of Frequency

Examples of adverbs of frequency: never, always, rarely, sometimes, normally, seldom, usually, again, constantly, frequently, occasionally, rarely, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly. 

Conjunctive Adverb

Some examples of conjunctive adverbs are nevertheless, meanwhile, however, instead, therefore, etc. 

Conclusion

The part of speech, the Adverb, generally serves as a modifier to verbs, adjectives, clauses, and other adverbs. They are words, which are used in the English language to tell more or give a better definition to actions, in sentences. Adverbs make sentences have more meaning when they describe verbs, adjectives, clauses, and other adverbs. The different types of adverbs like; adverb of manner, adverb of degree, adverb of place, adverb of time, adverb of frequency, and conductive adverbs are used to pass the message of a sentence.