CBSE Class 7 English Grammar – Adverbs

Adverbs

Adverbs are the words that add meaning to the verbs, adjectives or to an adverb itself,
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Types of Adverbs

The following types of adverbs are given below.

1. Adverbs of Time
Such adverbs which are used to reflect time.
e.g.

  1. I went there early.
  2. She will come tomorrow.

These are ago, after, already, late, afterward, early, immediately, now, soon, then, shortly, quickly, recently, today, tonight, tomorrow, yesterday etc.

2. Adverbs of Frequency
Adverbs that are used to show how often an event takes place.
e.g.

  1. I have seen him once.
  2. You always make a noise.

These are seldom, often, never, ever, again, once, twice, thrice, always, frequently, usually etc.

3. Adverbs of Manner
Adverbs that are used to show how or in what manner an event takes place,
e.g.

  1. I shall go there certainly.
  2. Read the facts carefully.

These are peacefully, quickly, certainly, loudly, well, carefully, gladly, so, thus, badly, fast etc.

4. Adverbs of Place
Adverbs that are used to show place where an action took place.
e.g.

  1. God is present everywhere.
  2. You may come forward.

These are near, far, away, anywhere, here, there, somewhere, nowhere, forward, backward, in, up, out, down, above, below, inside, outside, within, without, everywhere etc.

5. Adverbs of Quantity/Extent/Degree
Adverbs that are used to show ‘how much’,
e.g.

  1. Yours dress is fantastically awesome.
  2. Poorab is perfectly, fine now.

These are partly, fully, pretty, as, almost, very, more, much, so, enough, any, none, too, rather, little, quite, wholly, perfectly etc.

6. Adverbs of Reason
Adverbs that are used to show a reason of any action.
e.g.

  1. He was late so he was punished.
  2. I didn’t go to office because it was raining.

These are hence, so therefore, because, since, on account of, as a result, consequently, thereby etc.

7. Interrogative Adverbs
Adverbs that show a sense of question,
e.g.

  1. When do they visit the zoo?
  2. How should I explain you?

These are where, when, why, how, how much, how far, how long, how many, how often, etc.

8. Relative Adverbs
Adverbs that are used to join two sentences or two clauses. Relative adverbs indicate their antecedents in the process of joining.
e.g.

  1. This is the way to prepare a chart.
  2. She let me know how to cook halwa.

These are why, how, where, when etc.

9. Position of Adverbs
When adverbs of different types come in a single sentence then the position of adverbs is observed as follows.
M—Adverbs of Manner
P—Adverbs of Position
T—Adverbs of Time
e.g.

  1. Sameer did it beautifully in the school yesterday.
  2. You have to get there soon.

Practice Questions and Solutions

Question 1:
In the following sentences find the adverbs and also indicate its types.

  1. A poor begger stood there for long.
  2. She made this issue very sensational.
  3. Tiger never changes his principle.
  4. Why was the class cancelled by him?
  5. I remember the beautiful place where our bus halted for one hour.

Solution:

  1. there – Adverb of position
  2. very – Adverb of degree
  3. never – Adverb of frequency
  4. Why – Interrogative adverb
  5. where – Relative adverb

Question 2:
Fill in the blanks with suitable adverb
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  1. The movie was ……….. entertaining.
  2. I reached the station an hour …………
  3. He worked …………. when he is in trouble.
  4. Mona was wise …………. to be fool him.
  5. This question is ……….. difficult for me.

Solution:

  1. very
  2. ago
  3. only
  4. enough
  5. too

Question 3:
Match the following.
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Solution:
(i) (d)
(ii) (e)
(iii) (a)
(iv) (b)
(v) (c)

Question 4:
In each of the following examples, choose the correct adverb of place to fill in the gap.

  1. Arjun scanned ………………  for water. But he found it now here.
    (a) near
    (b) everywhere
    (c) within
    (d) above
  2. As you go ……………… in the air, a pressure drops.
    (a) away
    (b) above
    (c) now here
    (d) up
  3. The lady asked them to come ……………… but they resisted.
    (a) out
    (b) far
    (c) inside
    (d) within
  4. Have you kept the knife ……………… the basket?
    (a) upon
    (b) up
    (c) forward
    (d) in
  5. They waited ……………… for some time and then started off.
    (a) out
    (b) here
    (c) far
    (d) near

Solution:

  1. (b) everywhere
  2. (d) up
  3. (c) inside
  4. (d) in
  5. (b) here

Question 5:
In the given sentence an adverb is underlined. For the underlined adverbs four options are marked. Choose the correct options.

  1. When do you go to sleep at night?
    (a) Adverb of degree
    (b) Relative adverb
    (c) Interrogative adverb
    (d) Adverb of place
  2. He knows how to ride a bike.
    (a) Interrogative adverb
    (b) Relative adverb
    (c) Adverb of manner
    (d) Adverb of number
  3. She is too shy to be a model.
    (a) Adverb of degree
    (b) Adverb of place
    (c) Adverb of manner
    (d) Adverb of time
  4. I have never seen a girl like you.
    (a) Adverb of place
    (b) Relative adverb
    (c) Adverb of time
    (d) Adverb of frequency
  5. He received the guest gladly.
    (a) Adverb of number
    (b) Adverb of manner
    (c) Adverb of place
    (d) Adverb of time

Solution:

  1. (c)
  2. (b)
  3. (a)
  4. (d)
  5. (b)

Question 6:
Given below is a passage that has five blanks. Every blank has been numbered and below the passage are printed with four options each. Choose the appropriate option that suits the blank best.

It was Ruhi’s birthday yesterday. We went to the party. She was arrayed in a ……………… (1) beautiful dress. The hall was decorated ……………… (2) with beautiful flowers and balloons. Her parents welcomed everyone ……………… (3) These were cold- drinks, chocolates to enjoy. Children danced ……………… (4) on the tunes of various songs. Adults also enjoyed themselves. Everyone took delight in having the lavish dinner. Ruhi accepted the gifts quite  ……………… (5).

  1. (a) fair
    (b) very
    (c) extreme
    (d) big
  2. (a) magnificently
    (b) acutely
    (c) wisely
    (d) badly
  3. (a) largely
    (b) rightly
    (c) definitely
    (d) heartly
  4. (a) beautiful
    (b) merrily
    (c) properly
    (d) courageously
  5. (a) humbly
    (b) sweetness
    (c) however
    (d) simply

Solution:

  1. (b) very
  2. (a) magnificently
  3. (d) heartly
  4. (b) merrily
  5. (a) humbly