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Let’s study grammar
Focus on the highlighted words in these sentences.
1. Grandpa waited until the class was ready to draw.
2. ‘You are a very brave person,’ said every one of them.
3. My mind was blank. I grinned sickly and said, ‘No comment.’
4. The rain pelted down continuously.
5. The birds were singing in the trees outside.
The highlighted words give us additional information about the action that took place.
A. Which highlighted word in the sentences above tells about the–
place - time -
frequency - degree -
manner -
Words that tell how, when and where an action occurred and the extent or frequency
of an action are called adverbs.
Kinds of Adverbs
1. Adverbs of Manner tell us how an action happens. For example,
She entered the room silently. He played well.
2. Adverbs of Time tell us when an action happens. For example,
The train came late. They left an hour ago.
3. Adverbs of Place tell us where an action happens. For example,
Come here. They work there.
4. Adverbs of Frequency tell us how often an action happens. For example,
How often do you meet each other? She always helps me.
5. Adverbs of Degree tell us the level or extent to which a quality exists. For example,
He is too weak to walk. He is almost always late.
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