Types of adverbs

Already, ago, before, yet, never, soon, yesterday, soon, lately…

Example sentences:

• I have heard this before.
• I have not seen him since.
• I haven’t spoken to her yet.
• She’ll be here soon.
• I haven’t been feeling so well lately.
• We’ve never been to New York.
• He left the house over an hour ago.

Adverbs of Frequency

Usage:

Describes how often something occurs, either indefinite or indefinite terms.

Example words:

List of Adverbs of Frequency: Always, usually, normally, often, sometimes, occasionally, once, seldom, rarely, never…

Example sentences:

• It’s always cold in this room.
• I usually just have a sandwich for lunch.
• I normally go to the gym.
• They often go out for dinner.
• Sometimes it’s best not to say anything.
• I occasionally eat junk food.
• I seldom read the newspaper.
• I hardly ever drink alcohol.
• I never go to the cinema. I don’t like it. 
• I have told you twice. (definite)

Adverbs of Place

Usage:

Tells about where something happens or where something is.

Example words:

Here, everywhere, near, nearby, down, away, backwards, upwards…

Example sentences:

• There was somebody standing nearby.
• Is that your scarf there?
• I’ve lived here for about two years.
• The sun’s going down and it’ll be dark soon.
• Ms Watson is away on holiday until the end of the week.
• I walked backwards towards the door.
• She turned her face upwards to the sun.

Adverbs of Manner

Usage:

Shows how or what way something happens or is done.

Example words:

So, slowly, badly, beautifully, delightfully, loudly, anxiously…

Example sentences:

• The soldiers fought bravely.
• Is that so?
• Could you please speak more slowly?
• She dresses beautifully.
• He had a delightfully dry sense of humour.
• We waited anxiously by the phone.
• I thought he was treated very badly.

Adverbs of Degree

Usage:

Shows how much, or in what degree or to what extent of qualities, properties, states, conditions and relations.

Example words:

Almost, fully, rather, quite, too, enough, perfectly,…

Example sentences:

• I am fully prepared.
• I am rather busy.
• She’s almost 30.
• The two situations are quite different.
• It’s too hard (for me) to explain.
• Have you had enough (to eat)?
• They’re perfectly suited.

Adverbs of Affirmation and Negation

Usage:

Answers that something is true or some equivalent negative statement.

Example words:

Certainly, surely, apparently, obviously, no, undoubtedly…

Example sentences:

• Surely you are mistaken.
• He is undoubtedly the best swimmer in the team.
• The design certainly looks good on paper.
• Apparently, it’s going to rain today.
• He was in tears and obviously very upset.
• It is undoubtedly one of the best movies of the year.

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