Identify the kind of adverb underlined in the following sentence:
The bridge over the river was under repair, and for this reason our school bus took the longer route through the village.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Adverb of Reason
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.
Ask “Why did the bus take the longer route?” The answer is “for this reason”, that is, because the bridge was under repair.
| Option | What it tells | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Adverb of Manner | how something is done (slowly, neatly, with care) | Amma rolled the rotis quickly. |
| (2) Adverb of Place | where something happens (here, nearby, at the gate) | The auto driver waited at the gate. |
| (3) Adverb of Reason (answer) | why something happens; a group of words can do this job too | The match was stopped because of the rain. |
| (4) Adverb of Time | when something happens (now, yesterday, after dinner) | We will pack the bags after dinner. |