Verbs And Adverbs

Verb

The words which denote action in a sentence, or simply the action words are called verbs.

Some Examples:

• Ram is playing cricket.
• She is watching movie.

Both words written in bold are verbs. They are telling about action on the subject (doer).

It is interesting to note that basic formula of a sentence has 3 fundamental parts:-

Subject + Verb + Object

And verb is one of them!

Forms of Verb:-

V1

(Infinite) = First form of Verb

Lik- Play, Swim

V2

(Simple past) = Second form of Verb

Like- Played, Swam

V3

(Past participle) = Third form of Verb

Like- Played, Swum

V4

Fourth form of Verb

Like- Playing, Swimming

Adverbs

These are words which are used to qualify verbs. In other words, just as adjectives tells about nature of noun, adverb tells about verbs!

Some Examples

• He drives carefully.
• She always arrives late.

Both words above in bold are Adverbs and we can see here how they qualify verbs.

Typically it answers HOW an action is taking place, i.e

• How he drives = carefully
• How many times she arrives late = always

Let's Find Out

Identify verbs/Adverbs in the following sentences

1. He was driving the car breathlessly.
2. Ram always beats Shyam.
3. Rajni ate heartily in the party.
4. She was running fastly.

Answers

Verb Adverb

1. Driving. Breathlessly
2. Beats. Always
3. Ate. Heartily
4. Running. Fastly

Recap

• Verbs are the words referring to the action of the subject.
• Adverbs are the words which are used to qualify verbs in the sentence.