Name the type of Adverb used in the following sentence. Choose the appropriate option-
A tortoise walks slowly
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Adverb of Manner
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.
"Slowly" tells how the tortoise walks.
| Option | What it tells | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Adverb of Reason | An adverb of reason tells why (therefore, hence). "Slowly" gives no reason. | – |
| (2) Adverb of Time | An adverb of time tells when (now, yesterday, soon). | – |
| (3) Adverb of Place | An adverb of place tells where (here, there, outside). | – |
| (4) Adverb of Manner (answer) | An adverb of manner tells how an action is done. Many end in -ly (slowly, quickly, carefully). | She sings beautifully. |