Below is a clear, exam-oriented explanation of the Types of Adverbs suitable for CBSE / NCERT (Classes 6–10), worksheets, and competitive exams.
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Adverbs
An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
It usually tells us how, when, where, how often, or to what extent something happens.
Main Types of Adverbs
1. Adverbs of Manner
Tell how an action is done.
Examples:
- He speaks politely.
- She completed the work quickly.
Common words: slowly, carefully, well, badly, loudly
2. Adverbs of Place
Tell where an action happens.
Examples:
- The children are playing outside.
- Please come here.
Common words: here, there, inside, outside, upstairs, everywhere
3. Adverbs of Time
Tell when an action happens.
Examples:
- We will meet tomorrow.
- He arrived late.
Common words: today, yesterday, now, then, soon, already
4. Adverbs of Frequency
Tell how often an action happens.
Examples:
- She always wakes up early.
- He sometimes forgets his keys.
Common words: always, often, usually, sometimes, never, rarely
5. Adverbs of Degree (or Quantity)
Tell how much or to what extent.
Examples:
- She is very intelligent.
- The tea is too hot.
Common words: very, too, enough, quite, almost, completely
6. Adverbs of Reason (Cause)
Tell why something happens.
Examples:
- He stayed at home therefore.
- She was tired, so she slept early.
Common words: therefore, hence, thus, so
7. Interrogative Adverbs
Used to ask questions.
Examples:
- When will you come?
- Where do you live?
Common words: when, where, why, how
8. Relative Adverbs
Introduce a relative clause.
Examples:
- This is the place where I was born.
- I remember the day when we met.
Common words: where, when, why
9. Affirmative and Negative Adverbs
Express yes/no or denial.
Examples:
- He will certainly come.
- She never lies.
Affirmative: surely, certainly, definitely
Negative: no, not, never, hardly
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Quick Exam Tip (Very Important)
- Adjectives describe nouns → a beautiful bird
- Adverbs describe verbs/adjectives/adverbs → sings beautifully
