An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, another adverb, or a complete sentence.

Examples:
• Modifying a verb: She quickly solved the puzzle.
• Modifying an adjective: The project was remarkably successful.
• Modifying another adverb: She ran very quickly.
• Modifying a sentence: Fortunately, she passed the exam.

Adverbs are typically categorized by their function. The main types include:

1. Adverbs of Time
2. Adverbs of Degree
3. Adverbs of Frequency
4. Adverbs of Manner
5. Adverbs of Place
6. Adverbs of Affirmation and Negation
7. Interrogative Adverbs
8. Adverbs of Reason
9. Relative Adverbs

Adverbs of Time tell us something about the time"When?" something happens.

Common Adverbs of Time include:

• today
• tomorrow
• yesterday
• last night
• last day
• last week
• last month
• last year
• next day
• next week
• next month
• next year
• lately
• now
• just now
• just
• ago
• daily
• already
• early
• soon
• the day after tomorrow
• the day before yesterday
• at present
• presently
• shortly
• recently
• immediately
• instantly
• before
• since

Examples:
• He saw me yesterday.
• He comes here daily.
• I have already finished my work.
• She will be here soon.

Adverbs of Degree describe the intensity or extent of an action, adjective, or another adverb. They answer questions like "How much?" or "To what extent?"

Common Adverbs of Degree include:

• almost
• completely
• enough
• entirely
• extremely
• fairly
• fully
• incredibly
• quite
• rather
• really
• so
• too
• very

Examples:
• I am fully satisfied with the result.
• He is too busy to visit us.
• The movie was incredibly exciting.
• She is very beautiful.

Adverbs of Frequency describe how often an action occurs. They answer the question "How often?"

Common Adverbs of Frequency include:

• again
• always
• daily
• frequently
• hardly
• never
• often
• once
• rarely
• scarcely
• seldom
• sometimes
• thrice
• twice
• usually

Examples:
• He has not seen her once.
• She seldom dances.
• I always wake up early.
• They frequently visit the library.

Adverbs of Manner describe how an action is performed. They answer the question "How?"

Common Adverbs of Manner include:

• badly
• beautifully
• bravely
• carefully
• clearly
• conveniently
• fast
• firmly
• fluently
• foolishly
• hard
• loudly
• lovingly
• slowly
• soundly
• well
• wisely

Examples:
• The child sleeps soundly.
• He speaks slowly.
• She sings beautifully.
• They worked diligently.

Adverbs of Place describe where an action happens. They answer the question "Where?" and are usually placed after the main verb or object.

Common Adverbs of Place include:

• above
• anywhere
• away
• backward
• below
• down
• everywhere
• far
• here
• in
• indoors
• inside
• near
• nowhere
• out
• outdoors
• outside
• somewhere
• there
• up
• within
• without

Examples:
• She was sitting here.
• My servant lives downstairs.
• The children are playing outside.
• He looked up at the sky.

Adverbs of Affirmation and Negation are used to confirm (affirm) or deny (negate) an action or statement.

Common examples include:
• Affirmation: certainly, definitely, indeed, obviously, surely, undoubtedly, yes.
• Negation: by no means, never, no, not, not at all.

Examples:
• Affirmation: Surely, he is right. / She is certainly going to the party.
• Negation: He is not coming with us. / That is by no means the correct answer.

Interrogative Adverbs are used to ask questions. They typically inquire about time, place, manner, reason, or frequency.

Common Interrogative Adverbs include:

• how
• how far
• how long
• how often
• when
• where
• why

Examples:
• When did you arrive? (Asks about time)
• Where is the library? (Asks about place)
• How did you solve the puzzle? (Asks about manner)
• Why are you late? (Asks about reason)

Adverbs of Reason, also known as adverbs of purpose, explain why an action occurred. They answer the question "Why?"

Common Adverbs of Reason include:

• because
• consequently
• hence
• so
• therefore

Examples:
• He worked hard; therefore, he succeeded.
• She was sick, so she stayed home.
• I was late because of the traffic.

Relative Adverbs (where, when, why) introduce relative clauses, which modify a noun by providing more information about time, place, or reason.

The main relative adverbs are:

• where
• when
• why

Examples:
• This is the house where I grew up. ('where' refers to 'house')
• I remember the day when we first met. ('when' refers to 'day')
• Do you know the reason why he left? ('why' refers to 'reason')