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    Grammar Bank: The Position of Adverbs and Adverbial Phrases

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    This document provides guidance on the typical positions of adverbs and adverbial phrases in sentences. It discusses: 1) Adverbs of manner usually go after the verb or verb phrase, or in mid-position with passive verbs. 2) Adverbs of frequency go before the main verb but after verbs like "to be". 3) Adverbs of time and place usually go at the end of a sentence, with place adverbs normally preceding time adverbs. The document then provides examples and exercises to reinforce the rules.

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    This document provides guidance on the typical positions of adverbs and adverbial phrases in sentences. It discusses: 1) Adverbs of manner usually go after the verb or verb phrase, or in mid-position with passive verbs. 2) Adverbs of frequency go before the main verb but after verbs like "to be". 3) Adverbs of time and place usually go at the end of a sentence, with place adverbs normally preceding time adverbs. The document then provides examples and exercises to reinforce the rules.

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    This document provides guidance on the typical positions of adverbs and adverbial phrases in sentences. It discusses: 1) Adverbs of manner usually go after the verb or verb phrase, or in mid-position with passive verbs. 2) Adverbs of frequency go before the main verb but after verbs like "to be". 3) Adverbs of time and place usually go at the end of a sentence, with place adverbs normally preceding time adverbs. The document then provides examples and exercises to reinforce the rules.

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    GRAMMAR BANK

    38
    the position of adverbs and adverbial phrases 2 Adverbs offrequency go before the main verb but after the
    verb to be.
    1 He walks very slowly. I speak five languages 13 >)) • Sometimes, usually, and normally can also be put at the
    fluently. The driver was seriously injured in the accident. beginning of the phrase or sentence for emphasis.
    2 I hardly ever have time for breakfast. Liam's always late • If there are two auxiliary verbs, the adverb goes after the
    for work. I would never have thought you were 40. first one.
    3 My parents will be here in half an h our. It rained all day 3 Adverbs of time and place usually go at the end of a
    yest erday. sentence or clause. Place adverbs normally go before time
    4 I've nearly finished. We're incre dibly tired. My husband adverbs. NOT 1\1.y pa:i ents will be in half an hot:t1 he1 e.
    works a lot but he doesn't earn much. 4 Adverbs of degree describe how much something is done, or
    5 U nfortunately, the parcel never arrived. Ideally, we modify an adjective.
    should leave here at 10.00. • extremely, incredibly, very, etc. are used with adjectives and
    adverbs and go before them.
    • a lot and much are often used with verbs and go after the
    verb or verb phrase.
    • a little/ a bit (of) can be used with adjectives or verbs, e.g.
    I'm a bit/ a little tired. We rested a bit of/ a little after the
    fliBht.
    5 Comment adverbs (which give the speaker's opinion)
    usually go at the beginning of a sentence or clause. Other
    My parents will be here in half an hour.
    common comment adverbs are luckily, basically, clearly,
    obviously, apparently, eventually, etc.
    Adverbs can describe an action (e.g. he walks slowly) or modify
    ~ Otheradverbs
    adjectives or other adverbs (e.g. it's incredibly expensive, he works
    Most other adverbs go in mid-position, e.g. I just need
    very hard). They can either be one word (e.g. often) or a phrase ten more minutes. She didn't even say goodbye. She'll
    (e.g. once a week). probably come in the end.
    1 Adverbs of manner describe how somebody does something.
    They usually go after the verb or verb phrase, however, with
    passive verbs they usually go in mid-position (before the main
    verb but after an auxiliary verb).

    a Underline the adverbs or adverbial phrases and correct b Put the adverbs in brackets in the normal position in
    the sentences where the order is wrong. these sentences.
    We're going to be unfortunately late. X seriously
    She wasn't ,,{ injured when she fell. (seriously)
    Unfortunately, we're BOinB to be late.
    He can speak German fluently . ./ 1 Their house was damaged in the fire . (badly, last week)
    1 She liked very much the present.
    2 Ben is at his friend's house. (often, in the evening)
    2 Mark came last night very late home.
    3 T he ambulance arrived at the scene of the accident 3 My father has a nap. (usually, in the afternoon)
    after a few minutes. 4 Julia left and she didn't say goodbye.
    4 A young man was injured badly and was taken to (early, even)
    hospital.
    5 I was extremely tired last night. 5 Martin talks fast. (always, incredibly)
    6 She's lazy a bit about doing her homework. 6 His brother died in a skiing accident. (apparently, nearly)
    7 I forgot your birthday almost, but fortunately my sister
    7 We're going to the cinema. (probably, tonight)
    reminded me.
    8 We luckily had taken an umbrella, because it started to 8 I send emails. (rarely, nowadays)
    rain just after we'd left.
    9 I've bought a beautiful new coat. (just, really)
    9 Mary doesn't always eat healthily, because she often
    has snacks between meals. 10 Karen realized that she was going to learn to drive.
    10 Jack has been apparently sacked. (eventually, never)

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