Which type of adverb is used in the following sentence?
Choose the appropriate option.
"He usually skips breakfast."
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → 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.
In this sentence, usually is the adverb. It means on most days, or most of the time. He skips breakfast on most days.
| Option | What it tells | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Adverb of Reason | why something happens | She was tired and hence went to bed early. |
| (2) Adverb of Frequency (answer) | answers how often? | Papa usually reads the newspaper with his tea. |
| (3) Adverb of Place | where something happens | Come inside, it is cold. |
| (4) Adverb of Manner | how an action is done: “usually” tells how often, not the way he skips it | Raju finished his work quickly. |