Exercise 3
In the following sentences there are adverbs of each class used. Find the adverbs of the different classes.
- We shall always be found in the forefront of the struggle.
- It is much more effective to train the young.
- He came first and remained through the entire program.
- It is pleasant to know that we have done well.
- Our comrades are fighting yonder in the trenches.
- Therefore we shall never acknowledge defeat.
- Come down and discuss the matter with us.
- We would soon be able to agree if we understood the facts.
- Study your lessons slowly and carefully.
- He was scarcely able to tell his story.
- Accordingly I am sending you full particulars of the plan.
- He came third in the ranks.
INTERROGATIVE ADVERBS
285. The adverbs how, when, where, why, whither, whence, etc., are used in asking questions, and when they are used in this way they are called interrogative adverbs. For example:
- How did it happen?
- Where are you going?
- Whence came he?
- When did he come?
- Why did you do it?
- Whither are you going?
These adverbs, how, when, where, why, whence and whither, are used in these sentences to modify the verbs and ask the questions concerning the time or place or manner of action expressed in the verb.
How may also be used as an interrogative adverb modifying an adjective or another adverb. For example:
- How late did he stay?
- How large is the house?
In the first sentence, the adverb how modifies the adverb late, and introduces the question. In the second sentence how modifies the adjective large and introduces the question.