The Rules of Writing-Parts of Speech-Adverb 2

By OFW chief editor: Carlos J Cortes And Renée Miller

Published: May 29, 2013

Are there different types of adverbs?

Yes, to indicate manner, place, time, frequency, or degree among others, and often answering questions such as how, when, where, or how much.

Adverbs of manner

These answer the question, how?

John plays the piano beautifully.

Mary bakes well.

John must drive his motorbike carefully.

Sleep soundly.

Adverbs of place

These answer the question, where?

We saw Mary there.

We were waiting here.

We looked everywhere.

Have you seen my glasses anywhere?

I’m sure I left them somewhere.

Adverbs of time

These answer the question, when?

Afterward we decided to go by train.

I’ve played that game before.

We haven’t started baking yet.

She is still a teenager.

Adverbs of frequency

These answer the question, how many times?

She’s always honest.

They sometimes spend Sunday singing with the choir.

I have often wondered about the gender of the angels.

John never has any trouble with his neighbors.

Adverbs of degree

These answer the question, to what extent?

The bottle is almost full.

I quite understand your concern.

We had almost reached the crossing when the train thundered by.

I am just beginning macramé lessons.

Conjunctive adverbs

To join clauses we use conjunctive adverbs: also, consequently, finally, furthermore, hence, however, incidentally, indeed, instead, likewise, meanwhile, nevertheless, next, nonetheless, otherwise, still, then, therefore, and thus.

Writer’s Companion, Renee Miller & Carlos Cortes

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