CLASSES OF ADVERBS

284. There are a good many adverbs in our language, yet they may be divided, according to their meaning, into six principal classes:

1. Adverbs of time. These answer the question when, and are such adverbs as now, then, soon, never, always, etc.

2. Adverbs of place. These answer the question where, and are such adverbs as here, there, yonder, down, above, below, etc.

3. Adverbs of manner. These answer the question how, and are such adverbs as well, ill, thus, so, slowly, hastily, etc.

4. Adverbs of degree. These answer the questions how much, how little, how far, etc., and are such adverbs as much, very, almost, scarcely, hardly, more, quite, little, etc.

5. Adverbs of cause. These answer the question why, and are such adverbs as therefore, accordingly, hence, etc.

6. Adverbs of number. These are such adverbs as first, second, third, etc.

Exercise 3

In the following sentences there are adverbs of each class used. Find the adverbs of the different classes.

  1. We shall always be found in the forefront of the struggle.
  2. It is much more effective to train the young.
  3. He came first and remained through the entire program.
  4. It is pleasant to know that we have done well.
  5. Our comrades are fighting yonder in the trenches.
  6. Therefore we shall never acknowledge defeat.
  7. Come down and discuss the matter with us.
  8. We would soon be able to agree if we understood the facts.
  9. Study your lessons slowly and carefully.
  10. He was scarcely able to tell his story.
  11. Accordingly I am sending you full particulars of the plan.
  12. He came third in the ranks.