English Adverbs Quiz

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What do adverbs of manner describe?

  • Where an action is done
  • When an action is done
  • How an action is done (correct)
  • How often an action is done

Which of the following is an adverb of place?

  • Here (correct)
  • Today
  • Quickly
  • Yesterday

When do adverbs of time provide information?

  • When something happens (correct)
  • Where an action is done
  • How well an action is done
  • How often an action is done

Which adverb indicates how frequently an action is done?

<p>Often (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'The bird is flying above the clouds,' what type of adverb is 'above'?

<p>Adverb of Place (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'He finished the work quickly.' Which type of adverb is 'quickly'?

<p>Adverb of Manner (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Adverbs

Adverbs function in English sentences by providing additional information about verbs, adjectives, other adverbs, or whole clauses. They can indicate manner, place, time, frequency, or intensity.

Adverbs of Manner

Adverbs of manner describe how an action is done or how well it is done. They can modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Examples include:

  • "Quickly" as in "He finished the work quickly."
  • "Carefully" as in "She carefully examined the document."
  • "Gently" as in "He gently touched the baby's skin."

Adverbs of Place

Adverbs of place indicate where an action is done or where something is located. They can modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Examples include:

  • "Here" as in "I left my book here."
  • "There" as in "The book is there on the shelf."
  • "Above" as in "The bird is flying above the clouds."

Adverbs of Time

Adverbs of time describe when an action is done or when something happens. They can modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Examples include:

  • "Today" as in "I will visit the park today."
  • "Yesterday" as in "I finished my homework yesterday."
  • "Tomorrow" as in "We will have a picnic tomorrow."

Adverbs of Frequency

Adverbs of frequency indicate how often an action is done or how frequently something happens. They can modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Examples include:

  • "Often" as in "He plays football often."
  • "Sometimes" as in "She sings sometimes when she's happy."
  • "Rarely" as in "They eat fast food rarely."

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