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Read the following sentences.

They returned home unhappily after losing the match.
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The children were playing happily. He was speaking politely.
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We welcomed the guests warmly. You should not drive rashly.
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Some adverbs of manner have the same form and meaning as adjectives.
Read the given sentences carefully.

Adjective Adverb

He is a fast runner. Eating fast is not good for digestion.

Your wrong planning resulted in the failure. Your name is spelt wrong.
Is that the right thing to do? The bus came right on time.

Adverbs of Time

Adverbs of time depict the time when an action takes place.
Read the following sentences.

He returned soon. They played yesterday.
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Today, I am going to Pune. We will not go to the park tomorrow.
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Adverbs of Place

Adverbs of place show where an action takes place.
Read the following sentences.
Look here! I just saw him run there.
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We can meet nearby. My father has gone out.
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Adverbs of Frequency

Adverbs of frequency depict how often an action takes place.
Read the following sentences.

I have already told you twice.
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They have often visited those ancient temples.
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He is a busy man and frequently goes out of town on work.
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My teacher always tells me to work harder.
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Adverbs of Degree or Quantity

Adverbs of degree or quantity show how much or to what extent an action is done.
Adverbs Read the following sentences. l They almost missed the train.

She was too busy to meet us.
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The pastries are delicious, and I have eaten enough.
l Beware! The water is extremely hot.

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