Which type of adverb is used in the following sentence?
"He worked hard to achieve success."
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is OPTION 2 -Adverb of Manner
An Adverb of Manner describes how an action is done.
In the sentence, the word "hard" tells us how he worked — it shows the way or manner in which he did his work.
Since it explains the manner of working, "hard" is an adverb of manner.
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If an adverb answers "where?", it is an adverb of place.