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Introduction

Introduction

Good evening, everyone. Welcome to another session at Divya English Academy, focusing on improving our spoken English skills. Today's topic is "Adverbs." Please feel free to participate actively and ask questions if anything is unclear.

Understanding Adverbs

What is a Verb?

A verb is more than just an action word. It includes linking verbs, auxiliary verbs, transitive, and intransitive verbs. Verbs are central to the structure of sentences and adverbs modify these verbs to give more detail.

What is an Adverb?

An adverb defines or modifies a verb, telling us how, when, where, how often, or to what extent an action is performed.

Types of Adverbs

1. Manner: Describes how an action is performed, e.g., slowly, beautifully.
2. Time: Describes when an action took place, e.g., now, never.
3. Place: Describes where an action took place, e.g., here, there, everywhere.
4. Frequency: Describes how often an action takes place, e.g., always, sometimes.
5. Degree: Describes the extent or intensity of an action, e.g., very, quite, completely.

Practice Examples for Types of Adverbs

• Manner: She is drawing beautifully.
• Time: I have already taken my dinner.
• Place: They are waiting for you there.
• Frequency: She always admires her students.
• Degree: She is very beautiful.

Phrasal Verbs

1. Calm Down With

Used to indicate becoming ill.

• Example: "After playing in the rain, he came down with a bad cold."

2. Show Up

Means to arrive.

• Example: "Why did you show up late today?"

Implied Practice Routine

Engage in role plays and practice sentences using "calm down with" and "show up." Example scenarios include calling in sick to work or explaining a late arrival.

Example Conversations

1. Sick Call Conversation

   • Receptionist: "Why are you not here today?"
   • Employee: "I'm coming down with a fever."

2. Late Arrival Conversation

   • Manager: "Why did you show up late today?"
   • Employee: "I showed up late due to traffic congestion."

Conclusion and Final Tips

1. Ensure your practice environment is distraction-free.
2. Use the specific structures taught in daily conversations for better retention.
3. Engage in regular speaking practice to build confidence.

Additional Notes:

• Is, Am, Are, Was, Were, Will be, Shall be: These auxiliary verbs should be followed by verbs in their -ing form to indicate continuous actions.

Keywords

• Adverb
• Manner
• Time
• Place
• Frequency
• Degree
• Verb
• Phrasal Verb
• Calm Down With
• Show Up
• Traffic Congestion

FAQ

1. What is an adverb?

• An adverb defines or modifies a verb, describing how, when, where, how often, or to what extent an action is performed.

2. Can you give an example of a manner adverb?

• Yes, an example is "She is drawing beautifully," where "beautifully" describes how she is drawing.

3. How do you use the phrasal verb "calm down with"?

• "Calm down with" indicates becoming ill. For example, "He came down with a fever."

4. What does "show up" mean?

• "Show up" means to arrive. For example, "He showed up late today."

5. Why do auxiliary verbs like "is, am, are" need verbs in -ing form?

• These forms indicate a continuous action, such as "I am running."

Thank you for participating in today's session. Continue practicing, and see you next time at Divya English Academy.