NCERT Class 6 English Grammar Chapter 9 Adverbs Question And Answers Definition Of Adverbs
A word that modifies the meaning of a verb, an adjective, or another adverb is called an Adverb.
Example:
- She ran quickly to catch the bus.
(Modifying the verb ‘ran’) - The cake was extremely delicious
(Modifying the adjective delicious) - He speaks English very fluently.
(Modifying the adverb ‘fluently’)
Kinds Of Adverbs
Adverbs can be classified into the following types
Adverbs of Manner
An adverb of manner describes how an action is performed.
It answers the question-‘How’or’In what way/manner’
Example:
- Please speak clearly.
- The man drove carelessly.
Adverbs of Place
An adverb of place tells us where or at what place an action takes place.
It answers the question- ‘Where’
Example: The children are playing downstairs.
It’s raining. Let’s go inside
They are going abroad to study
Adverbs of Time
An adverb of time tells us when an action takes place
It answers the questions- ‘When’ and ‘For’ how long
Example Sometimes I ride my bike to school.
John’s shoes were too big for him last year.
Adverbs of Frequency
An adverb of frequency tells us how often an action takes place. It answers the question- ‘How frequently’.
Example: We usually have pizza on Friday nights.
I rarely eat fast food.
Adverbs of Degree
An adverb of degree tells us the extent or intensity of the action taking place.
It answers the question- ‘To what extent or in what degree
Example; He completely forgot to pick up the groceries on his way home.
She is pretty good at playing the piano.
NCERT Class 6 English Grammar Chapter 9 Adverbs Review Exercise
Question 1. Select the correct adverb to fill in the blank-
1. She Speaks English
- Good
- Well
- Better
- Best
Answer: 2. Well
2. The Story Of ‘The Panchatantra’ Is Filled With Tales Of Talking Animals Who Impart Valuable Lessons.
- Enchanting
- Musical
- Sunny
- Green
Answer: 1. Attentively
3. The Students Listened To The Teacher’s Instructions Before Starting The Project.
- Attentively
- Slorvly
- Happily
- Alhwardly
Answer: 1. Attentively
4. The Comedian Told The Joke, And The Audience Laughed At The Punchline
- Heartily
- Shyly
- Angrily
- Joyfully
Answer: 1. Heartily
5. The Restaurant Was ……… Empty When We Arrived.
- Almost
- Seldom
- Alrvays
- Nearly
Answer: 4. Nearly
6. The Carolers Sang ………………….. As They Strolled Through The Snow-Covered Neighbourhood.
- Merely
- Heavily
- Prettily
- Merrily
Answer: 4. Merrily
7. The Hikers Reached The Summit Equipped With The Proper Gear And Precautions.
- Helplessly
- Safely
- In The Evening
- Together
Answer: 2. Safely
8. The Garden Was………….. Beautiful, With A Variety Of Vibrant Flowers In Full Bloom.
- Quiet
- Quietly
- Quitely
- Quite
Answer: 4. Quite
9. The Storm …………… Damaged The Old Barn.
- Rapidly
- Tenderly
- Uprightly
- Severely
Answer: 4. Severely
10. The Hot Air Balloon Slowly Drifted
- Twice
- Upward
- Ordinarily
- Now
Answer: 2. Upward
Question 2. Identify the type of adverb in the given sentences.
1. He arrived at the airport a few hours ago.
- Adverb of Manner
- Adverb of Piace
- Adverb of Time
- Adverb of frequency
Answer: 3. Adverb of Time
2. The professor spoke very softly during the lecture.
- Adverb of Manner
- Adverb of Place
- Adverb of Time
- Adverb of Degree
Answer: 4. Adverb of Degree
3. He visits his grandparents every weekend, cherishing the time spent with them.
- Adverb of manner
- Adverb of Place
- Adverb of Time
- Adverb of Frequency
Answer: 4. Adverb of Frequency
4. The children are playing outside.
- Adverb of Manner
- Adverb of Time
- Adverb of Frequency
- Adverb of Place.
Answer: 4. Adverb of Place.
5. Are you very worried about the exam?
- Adverb of Place
- Adverb of Time
- Adverb of Degree
- Adverb of Manner
Answer: 3. Adverb of Degree
6. The train will depart soon, so please make your way to the platform.
- Adverb of Time
- Adverb of Degree
- Adverb of Manner
- Adverb of Place
Answer: 1. Adverb of Time
7. The bride smiled radiantly as she walked down the aisle toward her groom.
- Adverb of Manner
- Adverb of Place
- Adverb of Time
- Adverb of Degree
Answer: 1. Adverb of Manner
8. The river flowed through the picturesque valley.
- Adverb of Manner
- Adverb of Place
- Adverb of Time
- Adverb of Degree
Answer: 2. Adverb of Place
9. The team worked together seamlessly to complete the project ahead of schedule.
- Adverb of Manner
- Adverb of Place
- Adverb of Time
- Adverb of frequency
Answer: 1. Adverb of Manner
10. He dressed suitably for the formal event, wearing a tailored suit and tie.
- Adverb of Manner
- Adverb of Place
- Adverb of Time
- Adverb of Degree
Answer: 1. Adverb of Manner
Question 3. Form adverbs from the following adjectives. Then use them in a sentence.
- Late
- Good
- Gentle
- Happy
- Heroic
- Serious
- Shiny
- Noble
- Bad
- Systematic
Answer:
- Lately; She has been too busy lately.
- Well; She paints very well.
- Gently; The wind blew gently.
- Happily; The daffodils happily danced in the breeze.
- Heroically; Rani Laxmi Bai acted heroically in the face of British aggression.
- Seriously; Rani was seriously upset with Shyam.
- Shinily; The car gleamed shinily in the street’
- Nobly; He nobly accepted the award on behalf of the team,
- Badly/Poorly; Iigyasa has performed poorly in the test this time.
- Systematically; She analyzed the data systematically to identify, patterns.
Question 4. Rewrite the sentences given below by using the adverbs given in brackets at the correct place.
- He handled the fragile vase. (Carefully)
- The children played. (noisily)
- He answered the questions in class. (confidently)
- She will meet her friends. (tomorrow)
- I treat myself to a fancy dinner at a nice restaurant. (occasionally)
- The hike was exhausting, but the view from the
- summit was worth it. (utterly)
- You have been studying this language. (there)
- I am typing the e-mail. (now)
- Please go and check for the document. (upstairs)
- We’ll be leaving for vacation. (soon)
Answer:
- He carefully handled the fragile vase.
- The children played noisily.
- He answered the questions confidently in class.
- She will meet her friends tomorrow.
- I occasionally treat myself to a fancy dinner at a nice restaurant.
- The hike was utterly exhausting, but the view from the summit was worth it.
- You have been studying this language there.
- I am typing the e-mail now.
- Please go upstairs and check for the document.
- We’ll be leaving for vacation soon