Parts of Speech Part 6 (Adverb)

Adverb

This word explains the meaning of verb, adverb or another part of speech except noun.

1. He runs fast.

2. He works very honestly.

In the first example, adverb (fast) explains the meaning of verb (runs) whereas in the second example, adverb (very) explains the meaning of another adverb (honestly). This is mostly made by adding “ly” at the end of an adjective. For example, quick ---quickly, honest---honestly etc. In this example, quick and honest are adjective, quickly and honestly are adverb.

Kinds of adverbs

There are three types of adverbs listed below.

1. Simple Adverbs

This type of adverb has further sub-division as following:

i. Adverbs of Time

If an adverb states the time it is called adverb of time. For example, (ago; before; now; late etc).

ii. Adverbs of Place

If an adverb states the place it is called adverb of place. For example, (here; there; everywhere etc).

iii. Adverbs of Cause

If an adverb states the reason it is called adverb of cause or reason. For example, (how; what; why etc).

iv. Adverbs of Quality

If an adverb states the case or manner it is called adverb of quality. For example,(well; slowly; badly etc).

v. Adverbs of Number (etc)

If an adverb states the grade or number it is called adverb of number. For example,(firstly; once; twice; again; never etc).

2. Relative Adverbs

This type of adverb combines two or more sentences besides explains the meaning of any parts of speech except noun and pronoun. For example,(as; whereas; when etc).

3. Interrogative Adverbs

These adverbs are used to ask question e.g. (how, how many, how much etc).

★ comparison of adverb 

Some adverb also compare like adjective. These are as follows.

Bad --- Worse --- Worst

Far --- Farther ---Farthest

Late --- Later --- Last / latest

Much --- More --- Most 

Well --- Better --- Best

 but some adverb have "ly "at the end, more is used in beginning to make degree such a type of adverb. For example. Honestly --- more honestly ---  most honestly