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The Articles An article is a word combined with a noun to indicate the extent of definiteness (specificity) of the noun. Since an article modifies a noun it is classified into adjective. Yet, not all nouns can be preceded by an article. Mostly, an article comes first of all words of its noun phrase, preceding all other…

Adverb of Time Adverb of time tells when something happens. Adverb of time answers the question when. Adverb of time also can be used to tell how long an event lasts. The form of adverb of time can be a single word or a prepositional phrase. Adverb of time can point to specific time (definite) such as: once upon a time,…

Adverb of Place Adverb of place tells us where something happens. Adverb of place answers the question where. Adverb of place may show the position or the direction (movement in a particular direction) of something. Adverb of place can appear as a single word or in the form of prepositional phrase. The examples of single-word adverb of place are here, there, somewhere,…

Adverb of Manner Adverb of manner tells us how something happens. So it answers the question how. Adverb of manner modifies verb. I. Adverb of Manner Formation Most adverbs of manner are formed by adding ly to an adjective. But sometimes there are some changes in spelling when forming an adverb of manner from an adjective. Here are the detail rules:A. For adjectives end in y, follow…

Adverb of Reason Adverb of Reason explains why certain action takes place. Adverb of reason commonly occurs in the form of a clause which is preceded by conjunctive adverbs such as because, since, as, for, that, etc. Use in sentences: To see the complete discussion on Adverb (Kind of Adverbs) just click here!

Adverb of Cause and Effect Adverb of cause and effect explains the cause and effect for which the action of the verb is done or taken place. It indicates the reason and the consequence for what happens.  Adverbs of cause and effect is usually started with conjunctive adverbs such as because, since, as, for, as a result, consequently/as a…

Adverb of Degree Adverbs of degree inform us about the degree or extent or intensity or strength of an action, an adjective or another adverb. Adverbs of degree regularly function as intensifiers which give a greater or lesser emphasis to the words they modify. Adverbs of degree among others are: Adequately, absolutely, almost, a lot, awfully, badly, barely, completely,…

Adverb of Frequency Adverbs of Frequency state how frequently or how often something happens. Adverbs of Frequency are divided into two groups; they are adverbs of definite frequency and adverbs of indefinite frequency. A. Adverb of Definite Frequency Adverbs of definite frequency tell us about the definite or certain time frequency; we know exactly how often something…

Adverbs of certainty Adverbs of certainty state how certain or sure we think about something. Common Adverbs of certainty among others are: certainly, definitely, probably, undoubtedly, surely, clearly, obviously, perhaps, maybe, etc. Position in a Sentence Adverbs of certainty are generally placed in the mid-position. See the detail below: 1. If the sentence/clause has a single verb, put the adverb of certainty…