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Adverb are words that modify verbs, adjective and other adverbs. The following types of adverbs are used in English.
1) Adverbs of manner- These adverbs describe the way or manner of an action.
For example- She sings beautifully.
He dances gracefully.
2) Adverbs of place- They mention where an action takes place.
For example- I am going there.
Please come inside.
3) Adverbs of time- These adverbs state the time of occurrence of an action.
For example- I will go there tomorrow.
He will come soon.
4) Adverbs of frequency- They tell us how often an action takes place.
For example- I brush my teeth daily.
I comb my hair often.
We know what prepositions, connections and interjections are. They assist the other parts of speech in making the sentences meaningful.