Adverbs are words that indicate ideas such as time, place, manner, frequency, condition, cause, effect etc. Identify the adverbs in the following sentences. Choose your answers from the given options.
1. There is clearly something wrong with her.
Adverbs are words that indicate ideas such as time, place, manner and frequency.
2. She is my teacher but she is also my friend.
But is a conjunction and friend is a noun. Also is the adverb.
3. He always wears a coat, even in summer.
Wears is a verb and summer is a noun. Always is the adverb.
4. He often comes and stays with us.
With is a preposition; and is a conjunction; often is an adverb of frequency
5. I am going to Venice today.
Time words are adverbs.
6. You have definitely been a great help.
Words ending in -ly are usually adverbs; note that there are a few exceptions to this rule.
7. This time next week, I will be happily working in my garden.
Next is an adjective; garden is a noun; happily is the adverb.
8. I don’t think the repair has been properly done.
Properly is an adverb indicating manner.
9. I am really sorry for disturbing you.
Really is an adverb indicating manner.
10. We went to bed early.
Words indicating time, place, manner, frequency, condition etc., are all adverbs.
11. The war seriously affected oil prices.
Words indicating manner are adverbs.
12. She must sometimes have wanted to run away.
Words indicating time and frequency are adverbs.
Answers
1. There is clearly something wrong with her.
2. She is my teacher but she is also my friend.
3. He always wears a coat, even in summer.
4. You can always come and stay with us if you want to.
5. I am going to Venice today.
6. You have definitely been a great help.
7. This time next week, I will be happily working in my garden.
8. I don’t think the repair has been properly done.
9. I am really sorry for disturbing you.
10. We went to bed early.
11. The war seriously affected oil prices.
12. She must sometimes have wanted to run away.
