What is an Adverb?

An adverb is a word or phrase that modifies or provides additional information about a verb, adjective, or other adverb in a sentence. Adverbs often answer questions such as how, when, where, why, to what extent, or under what conditions an action is taking place.

Here are some examples of adverbs in sentences:

1. She speaks fluently. (Answers the question "how" she speaks.)
2. He ran quickly. (Answers the question "how" he ran.)
3. They arrived late. (Answers the question "when" they arrived.)
4. She looked at him curiously. (Answers the question "how" she looked at him.)
5. They went there. (Answers the question "where" they went.)

Adverbs can also modify adjectives or other adverbs to provide more information about them:

1. He is very intelligent. (Modifies the adjective "intelligent.")
2. She runs extremely quickly. (Modifies the adverb "quickly.")

Adverbs can appear in various positions within a sentence, and their placement can affect the meaning or emphasis of the sentence.

For example:

• He quickly ran. (Emphasizes the speed of his running.)
• He ran quickly to catch the bus. (Describes how he ran.)

Adverbs are versatile in English and play a crucial role in providing context and depth to sentences. They are an important part of the language and are used to convey information about actions, events, and states.