Simple adverbs
A simple adverb is one which describes a verb, an adjective or an adverb.
Words like ‘carefully’, ‘very’, ‘quite’ and ‘luckily’ are all examples of simple adverbs.
Interrogative adverbs
An interrogative adverb is one which asks questions. The interrogative adverbs are as follows:
Why
The answers to all these questions will be in the form of a REASON.
Why is she laughing so much? Why are they clapping? Why was the man hiding? Why were the children crying? Why does he play with a heavy bat? Why do these machines make so much noise? Why did Renuka wear that cap to office? Why has Madhav taken a leave? Why have you come? |
When
The answers to all these questions will be some form of TIME.
When is the next train for Lucknow? When are the guests arriving? When was Akbar born? When were you trying to call me? When does the match start? When do you leave for college? When did the postman come? |
Where
The answers to all these questions will be some PLACE.
Where is my coat? Where are the books? Where was the Battle of Panipat fought? Where were those people from? Where does your wife work? Where do they both go after dinner? Where did you leave your phone? Where has he disappeared? Where have you been all these years? |
How
The answers to these questions will indicate IN WHAT MANNER.
How are you going back home? How was the party? How do you always manage to finish your work on time? How does this robot work? How did he find out? |
How is also attached to an adjective.
How old is this building? How tall is he? |
How is also attached to much and many.
How much does this suit cost? How much is that watch worth? How many children are there in the class? How many days are there in a week? |
How is also attached to another adverb.
How often do you bathe in a week? How quickly can you score runs? |
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