Adverbs,
adverbial phrases & clauses

  An adverb may be ...   Example Remarks
a single word
 She walked slowly.
a phrase
 Jack grew up on a farm.
a clause
 Jean wants to talk to you before you leave for the airport. A clause contains a subject and a verb.
However, this clause cannot stand on its own; it is a dependent clause.

Types of Adverbs

Adverbs, adverbial phrases and clauses may be classified according to their functions.

Type Example Question Asked
Answer(A): Adverb
Manner She sings beautifully. How does she sing?
A: beautifully
Place The party is going to take place here. Where will the party take place?
A: here
  Time   Time I'll wash my car tomorrow. When will I wash my car?
A: tomorrow
Duration My sister studied in Australia for three years. For how long did my sister study in Australia?
A: for three years
Frequency He visits his parents weekly. How often does he visit his parents?
A: weekly
Purpose I'm working overtime to earn more money. Why am I working overtime?
A: to earn more money
Cause I didn't ask Jean out because I'm shy. Why didn't I ask Jean out?
A: because I'm shy
Result It was such a sad movie that Jean cried. It was such a sad movie ... with what results?
A: that Jean cried
Degree
[Intensifiers] 		I am too tired to go out tonight. To what degree am I tired?
A: too [modifying the adjective "tired"]
She drives so fast!
A: so [modifying the adverb "fast"]
I absolutely refuse to attend any more meetings.
A: absolutely [modifying the verb "refuse"]
Certainty John is probably in his room. How certain are you that John is in his room?
A: probably
Comment Honestly, I don't think he can be trusted.
A:
Condition If you want some more, you should ask me. Under what conditions should you ask me?
A: if you want some more

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