Which type of adverb is used in the following sentence?
Choose the appropriate option.
"He patiently waited for her arrival."
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Adverb of Manner
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 here is patiently. It means calmly, without getting upset. It tells how he waited.
| Option | What it tells | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Adverb of Reason | why something happens | The road was blocked and therefore we took a longer way. |
| (2) Adverb of Time | when something happens | I finished my project yesterday. |
| (3) Adverb of Place | where something happens | Put the plants outside in the sun. |
| (4) Adverb of Manner (answer) | answers how?: it shows the way an action is done | Dadi listened patiently to all our complaints. |