Adverbs in English can be categorized into several types based on their function:
1. Adverbs of Manner
Describe how something is done.
* Often end in "-ly" (e.g., quickly, slowly, carefully)
Example: She ran **quickly** to catch the bus.
2. Adverbs of Time
Indicate when something happens.
Examples:
**Now**, We are eating breakfast.
* John will arrive **tomorrow**.
* They have been waiting **for hours**.
3. Adverbs of Place
Specify where something happens.
Examples:
* The dog is sleeping **here**.
* We went **outside** to play.
* He looked **everywhere** for his keys.
4. Adverbs of Frequency
Show how often something happens.
Examples:
* My mom **always** brushes her teeth before bed.
* I **sometimes** go to the gym.
* We **never** eat fast food.
5. Adverbs of Degree
Modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to show intensity.
Examples:
* It is **very** hot today.
* He is **extremely** talented.
* She ran **quite** fast.
6. Conjunctive Adverbs
Connect two clauses or sentences and show a relationship between them.
Examples:
* **However**, He decided to go to the party.
* **Moreover**, I am a talented musician.
* **Therefore**, We will be late.
7. Interrogative Adverbs
Used to ask questions.
Examples:
* **When** will they be home?
* **Where** did you go?
* **How** did she make this cake?
8. Relative Adverbs
Introduce a subordinate clause that modifies a noun.
Examples:
* This is the house **where** I grew up.
* I don't know **why** she left.
* The reason **why** she quit is unknown.
Note: Some adverbs can fall into multiple categories depending on their context.
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