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What are the 5 kinds of adverb?

There isn't a strict classification of adverbs into only 5 kinds. However, adverbs can be categorized based on the type of information they provide. Here are 5 common categories:

1. Adverbs of Manner: These adverbs describe *how* an action is performed.

* Examples: "She sang beautifully.", "He walked slowly.", "They ate noisily."

2. Adverbs of Time: These adverbs indicate *when* an action occurs.

* Examples: "They arrived yesterday.", "I will go later.", "We studied all night."

3. Adverbs of Place: These adverbs specify *where* an action takes place.

* Examples: "The dog is hiding under the bed.", "Let's go outside.", "They are here."

4. Adverbs of Frequency: These adverbs indicate *how often* an action occurs.

* Examples: "I always brush my teeth.", "She sometimes forgets her keys.", "We never watch TV."

5. Adverbs of Degree: These adverbs modify adjectives or other adverbs, indicating the *extent* of something.

* Examples: "It's very cold.", "He's extremely happy.", "I'm quite tired."

Beyond these 5, there are other categories like:

* Adverbs of Purpose: Explain *why* an action is performed (e.g., "I went to the store to buy milk.").

* Adverbs of Certainty: Indicate the level of certainty (e.g., "Probably I'll go.")

It's important to remember that these categories are not always rigid, and some adverbs can fit into multiple categories.

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