Adverbs are words which describe actions. Examples are: here, now, soon, suddenly etc.

Some adverbs describe how an action is done. These are called adverbs of manner. Examples are: slowly, carefully, kindly etc.

Some adverbs say where something happens. These are called adverbs of place. Examples are: outside, inside, upstairs, here, there etc.

Some adverbs say when something happens. These are called adverbs of time. Examples are: soon, now, then, yesterday, last week etc.

Complete the following sentences using appropriate adverbs. Choose your answers from the options given in the box.

1. I visited my parents …………………………………

2. Little John is playing …………………………………..

3. I searched for my science text book ……………………………., but I couldn’t find it ……………………………

4. I am seeing your father ………………………………

5. I will call you …………………………………..

6. What did you do …………………………………….?

7. I went ………………………………. yesterday.

8. The bus came …………………………..

9. I waited for his call ……………………………

10. I held on to the rope ………………………………….

Answers

1. I visited my parents last week.

2. Little John is playing outside.

3. I searched for my textbook everywhere, but I couldn’t find it anywhere.

4. I am seeing your father tomorrow.

5. I will call you later.

6. What did you do then?

7. I went there yesterday.

8. The bus came at last.

9. I waited for his call impatiently.

10. I held on to the rope tightly.