LESSON LI.
What does each adverb in the following sentences denote?—
| 1. | Soon the cavalry arrived. | |
| 2. | Our friends live here. | |
| 3. | He walked slowly into the house. | |
| 4. | We had a very pleasant outing. | |
| 5. | Certainly, I believe it. |
Classes of Adverbs according to their meaning:—
1. Adverbs of time and succession; as, She seldom fails to call. We come next.
2. Adverbs of place and motion; as, John stood there for an hour. They are going back.
Note.—The word there is sometimes used merely to introduce a sentence, that the subject may follow the verb; as, There are two boys in the room. When it is used in this manner it is called an expletive.
3. Adverbs of manner and quality; as, You did it well. That man acts foolishly.
4. Adverbs of degree and measure; as, He is quite ill. She is a very industrious woman.
5. Model adverbs—those that express certainty or uncertainty; as, I shall surely come. You are probably right.
EXERCISE.
How is each adverb used in the following sentences?—
| 1. | This river flows rapidly. | |
| 2. | I know how he acted. | |
| 3. | Where is your father? |
Classes of Adverbs according to their use:—
1. An adverb that simply modifies another word is called a simple adverb; as, Slowly and sadly we laid him down.
2. An adverb that not only modifies a word, but also connects the clause of which it forms a part with another clause, is called a conjunctive adverb; as, I shall go when he comes.
3. An adverb that is used to ask a question is called an interrogative adverb; as, Why did they take it away?
Note.—Some adverbs are compared like adjectives; as, Soon, sooner, soonest; swiftly, more swiftly, most swiftly.