Identify the kind of Adverb used in the following sentence from the given options:-
He usually goes home at the weekend.
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.
Usually states how often he goes home at the weekend.
| Option | What it tells | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Adverb of Manner | It answers "How?" (slowly, carefully). "Usually" does not tell how he goes. | – |
| (2) Adverb of Frequency (answer) | It answers the question "How often?" Common ones: always, usually, often, sometimes, seldom, rarely, never. | She usually walks to school. |
| (3) Adverb of Reason | It answers "Why?" (therefore, hence). No reason is given. | – |
| (4) Relative Adverb | A relative adverb (where, when, why) joins a clause to a noun, as in "the place where I live". There is none in this sentence. | – |