Adverb – Complete Guide for UPTET, CTET, KVS & DSSSB (With Rules, Examples & Tricks)
An adverb is a word that modifies or gives additional information about a verb, an adjective, or another adverb . In simple words, an adverb tells us more about an action or a quality. For example, in the sentence She runs fast , the word fast tells us how she runs, so it is an adverb. In He is very intelligent , the word very gives extra information about the adjective intelligent . Similarly, in She speaks quite clearly , the word quite modifies another adverb clearly . An easy way to remember this concept is: Adverb adds meaning to action or quality . Adverb = Adds meaning to action or quality Examples She runs fast . (fast → verb runs ) He is very intelligent. (very → adjective intelligent ) She speaks quite clearly . (quite → adverb clearly ) Types of Adverbs (Most Important for Exams) 1. Adverb of Manner 👉 Tells how an action is done. Examples: He writes neatly . She spoke politely . 📌 Most adverbs of manner end with “-ly” 2. Adve...