Which type of adverb is used in the following sentence?
Choose the appropriate option.
"She frequently visits her grandparents."
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Adverb of Frequency
An adverb is a word that tells how, when, where or how much something happens. It can also describe an adjective or another adverb, for example she sings sweetly, very hot.
The adverb in this sentence is frequently. It means often, or many times. She visits her grandparents many times.
| Option | What it tells | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Adverb of Reason | why something happens | He was ill and hence missed the class. |
| (2) Adverb of Time | when (today, soon, later): “frequently” tells how many times, not when | We will leave for the station soon. |
| (3) Adverb of Place | where something happens | Please wait outside the room. |
| (4) Adverb of Frequency (answer) | answers the question how often? (always, often, sometimes, never) | Meena frequently forgets her lunch box at home. |