Identify the adverb from the given options in the sentence-
He is usually seen playing with his society friends.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → usually
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.
| Option | What it tells | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) usually (answer) | An adverb adds to the meaning of a verb, an adjective or another adverb. Usually is an adverb of frequency: it tells how often he is seen playing. | She usually walks to school. |
| (2) seen | Seen is the past participle of "see". With "is" it forms the passive verb "is seen". | – |
| (3) playing | Playing is a participle (verb form) describing what he is seen doing. | – |
| (4) friends | Friends is a noun, the object of the preposition "with". | – |