Adverbs for Class 2

What are Adverbs?

Adverbs are words that describe or modify verbs and adjectives. It is used to provide more information about the verb, adjective or action in the sentence.

Let's understand it through examples:

• She ran quickly to catch the bus.
• The mountains are far away.
• He sings well in the school choir.
• I have a school tomorrow.
• Speak softly in the library.

Types of Adverbs

Following are the three basic types of adverbs:

1. Adverbs of Manner

Adverbs of manner describe how an action is performed.

Examples:

• The baby slept softly in its crib.
• The children played happily in the park.
• I was sitting quietly in the library.
• The cat carried her kittens gently in her mouth.
• She smiled kindly at her friend.

2. Adverbs of Time

Adverbs of time describe when an action happened.

Examples:

• I am playing with my toys now.
• We are going to the park today.
• We will have a picnic tomorrow.
• I finished my homeworkyesterday.
• The bell will ring soon.

3. Adverbs of Place

Adverbs of place describe the location or position of an action.

Examples: 

• The cat is here.
• The ball is over there.
• We are walking near the park.
• The toys are inside the toy box.
• The Sun is shining outside.

Examples of Adverbs

1. We played outside in the park.
2. She sang the song beautifully.
3. The baby giggled happily.
4. The friends played together in the sandbox.
5. We go to school every day.
6. She will visit her grandma tomorrow.
7. We had a picnic last weekend.
8. The book is on the shelf.
9. The robot moved slowly.
10. She did her homework well.