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In the above sentences, the words yesterday and today tell us when the ac� ons take

place. Hence, they are adverbs of � me.

The words presently, next week, tomorrow, before, daily, ago, early and late are
examples of adverbs of � me.

Practice Time 2

Fill in the blanks using the adverbs of � me given in the help box.

now yesterday every day immediately

1. My father reads the newspaper ______________________.

2. The injured were ____________________ taken to hospital.

3. _____________________ you can go home.

4. My aunt visited us _____________________.

Adverbs of Place

An adverb of place tells where an ac� on takes place.

Read the following sentences.

God is everywhere. Priya was playing outside.
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In the above sentences, the words everywhere and outside tell us where the ac� ons
take place. Hence, they are adverbs of place.

The words here, inside, up, away, down, below, far and near are some examples of
adverbs of place.

Practice Time 3

Circle the adverbs of place in the following sentences.

1. My friend lives here. 2. Come in.
4. My brother is out.
3. Who is going there?
Adverbs 5. I looked for my lost pen everywhere. 6. The teacher told the students to go inside.

Adverbs of Frequency

An adverb of frequency tells how o� en an ac� on takes place.
Read the following sentences.

Rohit never played football. The boy some� mes wears new clothes.
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I always obey my elders.
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