What are Adverbs? This definition, types, functions and examples

Adverb is present as part of a word class that is able to provide information for other word classes. Where each word class has a role for other word classes, that is one of the reasons for the arrangement of patterns in a sentence that are acceptable in terms of meaning and structure.

Definition of Adverb

To be able to identify adverbs correctly, you need to know what an adverb is. Adverbs are adverbs, usually used to describe verbs, adjectives, or nouns. Adverbs provide information and explain in more detail about word classes, other word classes or themselves.

The main characteristic of adverbs is the use of the suffix –ly. Adverbs can also be characterized by looking at their position in a sentence which is very flexible, adverbs can be located in front of, behind or separated from the sentence.

What is the difference between verbs and adverbs?

Many people misunderstand that adverbs and verbs are the same thing. However, the difference between verbs and adverbs is actually quite clear. The difference between a verb and an adverb is in the type of word. Adverb is an adverb that accompanies a verb, while verb is a verb used to describe an activity.

Adverb Types and Examples

This adverb of time is used as a helping word that clarifies about time. Adverbs of this type often appear as adverbs of time, such as now, tomorrow, soon, etc.

 The following is an example of an adverb of time in a sentence:

• I will go to the supermarket tomorrow. (Saya akan pergi ke pasar besok).
• Andi was going to Africa yesterday. (Andi sudah pergi ke Afrika kemarin).

As we know that adverbs are auxiliary words used to explain. The adverb of place functions to describe the location of an incident or a place. Adverbs included in this adverb of place are here, there, up, down, etc.

The following is an example of an adverb of place in a sentence:

• Please put down that book here! (tolong letakkan buku itu di sini!)
• Oh there you are, sitting still lonely. (Oh kamu di sana, masih duduk sendirian).

The adverb of degree is used to ask a measure of the intensity of a condition or event. The adverbs included in this adverb are almost, very, too, just, etc.

The following is an example of an adverb of degree l types of adverbs, this adverb has the most members. The feature of this adverb is the use of the –ly suffix.

The following is an example of an adverb of degree in a sentence:

• This painting is very beautiful and unique. (Lukisan ini sangat indah dan unik). 
• This cake is nice enough. (Kue ini cukup enak) 

What is the adverb of manner? Adverbs of manner are auxiliary words used to explain how conditions or events occur. Compared to other types of adverbs, this adverb has the most members. The feature of this adverb is the use of the -ly suffix.

The following is an example of an adverb of manner in a sentence:

• Please bring this cakes carefully. (tolong bawa kue ini dengan hati hati). 
• She always tried to smiled sweetly. (Dia selalu mencoba tersenyum dengan manis).

The newest of the descriptions of the types of adverbs is the adverb of frequency. Adverb is a word that is used to give a clearer description, so if this adverb is used to provide information about how often someone does something.

You can find the frequency levels from “never, often to always” in the following order:

– never

– hardly ever

– rarely

– seldom

– occasionally

– sometimes

– often

– always

The following is an example of an adverb of frequency in a sentence:

• I will always love you. (Aku akan selalu mencintaimu).
• He has never drunk coffee in his life. (Dia tidak pernah minum kopi dalam hidupnya).

In conclusion adverbs are an important part of the English parts of speech, so you really have to understand them well.

So that you better understand the meaning of adverbs, let's continue with the following lesson:

Quizizz Adverb

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