Adverbs for Class 7

What are Adverbs?

Adverbs alter adjectives, other adverbs, and verbs. Adverbs do not change nouns like adjectives do. Adverbs can alter sentences, clauses, and phrases. Adverbs respond to one of the inquiries below: How and where? How come? What? In what circumstances? and how much?

Examples:

• The orchestra played mesmerizingly during the concert which left the audience in awe. (mesmerizingly modifies the verb mesmerize.)
• The chef prepared the meal really skillfully, infusing a delightful array of flavours that made the dish taste exceptionally good. (Really modifies the adjective skilful.)
• The majestic tortoise moved very slowly across the lush meadow. (Very modifies the adverb slowly.)
• While exploring the mysterious cave, Shelly accidentally stumbled over an ancient relic, revealing a hidden chamber. (Accidently modifies the sentence.)
• The treasure chest lay hidden in the cavern below, shrouded in darkness. (Still modifies the phrase "hidden in the cavern below")

Types of Adverbs

Formation of Adverbs

Regular Verbs

The formation of adverbs for regular verbs is relatively straightforward. Here's a simple table to help explain the formation of adverbs of regular verbs:

Irregular Verbs

The formation of verbs for irregular verbs doesn't follow the typical pattern of adding "-ly" to the end like regular verbs do. Instead, they undergo specific changes. Here's a simple table to help explain the formation of adverbs of irregular verbs:

Comparison of Adverbs

Comparing adverbs involves looking at how they modify verbs, adjectives or other adverbs in different ways.

Degree of Comparison

Positive Degree: Adverbs in their simple form, without any comparison. For example, Clark quickly solved the challenging math problems.

Comparative Degree: Used when comparing two actions. Typically formed by adding "-er" to short adverbs or using "more" before longer adverbs. For example, Clark solved the challenging math problems morequickly than his best friend.

Superlative Degree: Used when comparing more than two actions. Typically formed by adding "-est" to short adverbs or using "most" before longer adverbs. For example, Among all the students, Clark solved the math challenging problem easily the fastest.

Adverb Placement

Adverb placement is an important aspect of English grammar that can affect the meaning of a sentence.

1. Mid-position Adverbs: Adverbs often go in the middle of the sentence, between the subject and the main verb.

Example: We have quietly stalked the bird in the bird sanctuary.

2. End-position Adverbs: Adverbs can also be placed at the end of a sentence, after the object of the verb.

Example: He looked for his lost laptop everywhere.

3. Front-position Adverbs: Some adverbs can be placed at the beginning of a sentence to emphasize the action.

Example: Suddenly, the lights went out and we lost track of our game.

4. Adverbs in Multiple Positions: In longer sentences, adverbs can appear in multiple positions.

Example: The car slowly approached the intersection and the driver carefully checked for oncoming traffic before turning.

Examples of Adverbs

1. She finished her homework and subsequently went to bed.
2. He forgot his umbrella and consequently got soaked.
3. He is almost always the first to arrive at the office.
4. He hardly ever watches television during the week.
5. Inadvertently, she pressed the wrong button.
6. The dog barked incessantly throughout the night.
7. It was raining; nevertheless, they went for a picnic.
8. I seldom eat fast food because it's not healthy.
9. The decision was made unanimously by the committee.
10. He forgot to bring his notes; nonetheless, he aced the exam.
11. The instructions were clear, and she acted accordingly.
12. She enjoys reading; conversely, her brother prefers sports.
13. The river flows from the mountain, and that is whence it gets its pure water.
14. The artist scattered colourful flowers everywhere in the room.
15. The hidden cave lies beneath the waterfall, unknown to many.