Identify the adverbs in the following sentences.
1. The children were tired and slept soundly. Which of the following words is an adverb?
Here the adverb soundly describes the manner in which the children slept.
2. I can’t see any birds or animals around. Which of the following words is an adverb?
Place words are usually adverbs.
3. Ravi plays tennis every day because he wants to be healthy. Which of the following words is an adverb?
Words that indicate the time of an action are adverbs.
4. You must follow my instructions carefully. Which of the following words is an adverb?
Words that indicate the manner of the action are adverbs.
5. You have always been a great help. Which of the following words is an adverb?
Words like always, ever and never are adverbs.
6. I have never had an opportunity to visit a foreign country. Which of the following words is an adverb?
Words like ever, never, always, sometimes etc., are all adverbs.
7. A cool breeze was blowing gently over the meadows. Which of the following words is an adverb?
Adverbs indicate the manner in which something is done.
8. The girls danced gracefully and entertained us all. Which of the following words is an adverb?
Manner adverbs indicate the manner in which something is done.
9. The children are playing upstairs. Which of the following words is an adverb?
Place adverbs show where the action takes / took place.
10. The guests have already arrived. Which of the following words is an adverb?
11. Let's all get together for lunch one day.
Time adverbs show the time of an action.
12. It has been raining hard since yesterday.
Time adverbs indicate the time of an action.
Answers
Adverbs are underlined in the following sentences.
- The children were tired and slept soundly.
- I can’t see any birds or animals around.
- Ravi plays tennis every day because he wants to be healthy.
- You must follow my instructions carefully.
- You have always been a great help.
- I have never had an opportunity to visit a foreign country.
- A cool breeze was blowing gently over the meadows.
- The girls danced gracefully and entertained us all.
- The children are playing upstairs.
- The guests have already arrived.
- Let’s all get together for lunch one day.
- It has been raining hard since yesterday.
