Definition of Adverb, Explain kinds of adverbs ,functions of adverbs

Definition of Adverb

An Adverb adds something to the meaning of any part of speech expect a Noun or a Pronoun.

Kinds of Adverb:

Following are the different kind of Adverb.

i.                   Adverb of manner

It tells about the manner the action takes place and usually formed by adding-ly to descriptive adjectives,

e.g. slowly, carefully, quickly.

ii.       Adverb of place

          Indicates where and action took place, e.g. here, there, up, down,    everywhere.

iii.      Adverb of time

          Soon, now then, later, yet, still.

iv.      Adverb of degree

          Extermely, fairly, terribly.

v.       Adverb of Certainty.

          Obviously, apparently.

vi.      Adverb of frequency or number

          Often, always, occasionally, never, ever, twice.

vii.     Interrogative adverb

          It inquires when, why, how, where an action took place.

          e.g. why did’t you come?

          How are you feeling now?

          Why did you fail?

FUNCTION OF ADVERB:

We know that Adjective is a word which modifies or adds to the meaning of a noun. Likewise the meaning of a verb, an adjective or another adverb.

Look at the following examples.

a.                 Drive carefully

b.                 Run slowly

c.                  Eat quickly

In each of these examples an adverb is modifying a verb.

a.                 Some drivers are very careful.

b.                 The weather is extremely cold.

c.                  Kalsoom is too clever

In these examples adverbs modify adjectives.

a.                 Driver especially carefully on wet roads

b.                 Walk very slowly on slippery places

c.                  Shahida reads quickly.