Order of Adverbs as Part of Speech
If more than adverb is used to describe a verb, a specific order should be maintained while placing them in a sentence, so that the sentence sounds smooth. Place multiple adverbs in the following order:
| ORDER |
| Adverbs of Manner |
| ↓ |
| Adverbs of Place |
| ↓ |
| Adverbs of Frequency |
| ↓ |
| Adverbs of Time |
| ↓ |
| Adverbs of Purpose |
Example: I have to run quickly (manner) to the hospital (place) everyday (frequency) after breakfast (time) in order to see my patients (purpose).
Comparison of Adverbs Like adjectives
There are three degrees of comparison in adverbs: the positive, the comparative and the superlative. The adverbs form their comparatives and superlatives using –er and –est and more and most. Some adverbs have comparative and superlative degrees completely different from their positive forms:
| POSITIVE | COMPARATIVE | SUPERLATIVE |
| Near | Nearer | Nearest |
| High | Higher | Highest |
| Angrily | More Angrily | Most Angrily |
| Gladly | More Gladly | Most Gladly |
| Much | More | Most |
| Good | Better | Best |
Forms of Adverbs as Part of Speech
- Adverbs formed by adding –ly to an adjective:
Example:
He had a quick run to save the child from an accident. (Adjective)
He ran quickly to save the child from an accident. (Adverb)
- Adverbs that are identical to adjectives:
Example:
Neeraj owns a fast and powerful bike. (Adjective)
Please do not drive too fast. (Adverb)
- Adverbs such as, even, how, never, next, now, rather, so, soon, still, then, too, etc. are not derived from an adjective or any other word.
Example:
- Are you still hiding the truth?
- She does not even know our situation.