Which type of adverb is "often" in the sentence: "She often goes jogging."
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.
Here “often” tells how often she goes jogging.
| Option | What it tells | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Adverb of manner | how something is done (quickly, carefully) | She ran quickly to catch the bus. |
| (2) Adverb of frequency (answer) | how often we do something | We often visit our grandparents on Sundays. |
| (3) Adverb of place | where something happens (here, outside, nearby) | The children are playing outside. |
| (4) Adverb of time | when something happens (today, yesterday, soon) | The results will be out tomorrow. |