What kind of adverb is the underlined phrase in the given sentence?
Our old scooter breaks down now and then during the monsoon.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → 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.
“Now and then” means sometimes, not regularly. It tells how often the scooter breaks down.
| Option | What it tells | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Adverb of Manner | how something is done (slowly, neatly) | Please write your answers neatly. |
| (2) Adverb of Degree | how much or to what extent (very, almost, fully) | The well is almost dry. |
| (3) Adverb of Frequency (answer) | how often something happens | Amma often buys vegetables from the Sunday market. |
| (4) Adverb of Place | where something happens (here, nearby, abroad) | Is there a chemist’s shop nearby? |