Adverb is a word that modifies or describes a verb, an adjective or another adverb. It is different from the adjectives in the sense that adjective describes nouns or pronouns.
There are seven classes of most commonly used adverbs
Adverbs of Time
These adverbs are used to answer the question ‘when’.
Examples : Now, Yesterday, Today, Once
Adverbs of Frequency
These adverbs are used to answer the question ‘how often’.
Examples : Seldom, Rarely, Often, Frequently
Adverbs of Place
These adverbs are used to answer the question ‘where’.
Examples : Out, In, Forward, Everywhere
Adverbs of Manner
These adverbs are used to answer the question ‘how’.
Examples : Honestly, Bravely, Happily
Adverbs of Degree
These adverbs are used to answer the question ‘how much’ or ‘to what extent’.
Examples : Fully, Partly, Altogether, Almost
Adverbs of Affirmation and Negation
These adverbs are used to confirm or deny.
Examples : Certainly, Surely, Absolutely
Adverbs of Reason
These adverbs are used to give the reason.
Examples : Therefore, Hence
Adverbs are very flexible and can be used in diverse ways. They can be moved around different positions in a sentence without causing any grammatical errors.