Basic Details
Word: Adverb
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A word that describes or modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, usually telling how, when, where, or to what extent something happens.
Synonyms: Modifier, qualifier
Antonyms: Noun, adjective
Idioms and Phrases
- In a roundabout way: Used to describe doing something indirectly or not straightforwardly. Example: "He explained his feelings in a roundabout way, not wanting to hurt her."
- Every now and then: Occurring occasionally, but not often. Example: "I like to treat myself to ice cream every now and then."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She ran quickly to catch the bus before it left the stop.
Example 2: The dog barked loudly at the stranger walking by our house.
Example 3: They finished their homework happily, excited to play outside afterwards.
Fun Fact
Did you know that adverbs can often be formed by adding "-ly" to adjectives? For example, "quick" becomes "quickly"!
Famous Quote
"Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind." Rudyard Kipling
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "adverb" mean?
a) A type of noun
b) A word that modifies a verb or adjective
c) A kind of sentence
d) A type of animal
Answer: b) A word that modifies a verb or adjective
2. Which of these is a synonym of "adverb"?
a) Noun
b) Modifier
c) Conjunction
d) Pronoun
Answer: b) Modifier
3. What is the antonym of "adverb"?
a) Adjective
b) Noun
c) Verb
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
4. Which sentence correctly uses an adverb?
a) She sings beautifully.
b) She is a singer.
c) She has a beautiful voice.
d) She is happy.
Answer: a) She sings beautifully.
5. Which idiom means occasionally?
a) In a roundabout way
b) Every now and then
c) As fast as lightning
d) To the moon and back
Answer: b) Every now and then
