adverbs

Adverbs

Degree adverbs

They usually modify the intensity or degree of an adjective and another adverb --> SO THEY ARE PLACED BEFORE THE ELEMENT THEY MODIFY

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Degree adverbs: quite and rather

We use quite and rather to modify the degree of adjectives and adverbs: quite gives more emphasis than a little but less than very; rather gives more emphasis than quite. It means “more than was expected“. Practicing as a lawyer is quite good but it is also stressful. I am quite happy about the job I got but it is not the job I want. It is not quite a good idea to ask for a raise nowadays. She rather likes to being self-employed. The professionalism in this office is rather good. I am surprised. The company is thinking that the contract they offered me is rather useless.

Circumstancial: adverbs of time

Adverbs of time tell us when an action happened, but also for how long, and how often. Adverbs of time are invariable. They are extremely common in English. Adverbs of time have standard positions in a sentence depending on what the adverb of time is telling us.

Adverbs that tell us when

Adverbs that tell us when are usually placed at the end of the sentence. Goldilocks went to the Bears' house yesterday. I'm going to tidy my room tomorrow. I saw Sally today. I will call you later. I have to leave now. I saw that movie last year.

Adverbs that tell us for how long

Adverbs that tell us for how long are also usually placed at the end of the sentence. She stayed in the Bears' house all day. My mother lived in France for a year. I have been going to this school since 1996. I stayed in Switzerland for three days. I am going on vacation for a week. I have been riding horses for several years. The French monarchy lasted for several centuries. I have not seen you since Monday.

Adverbs that tell us how often

Adverbs that tell us how often express the frequency of an action. They are usually placed before the main verb but after auxiliary verbs (such as be, have, may, & must). The only exception is when the main verb is "to be", in which case the adverb goes after the main verb. I often eat vegetarian food. He never drinks milk. You must always fasten your seat belt. I am seldom late. He rarely lies. https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/word-order/exercises?10

Circumstantial: adverbs of place

Adverbs of place tell us where something happens. Adverbs of place are usually placed after the main verb or after the clause that they modify. Adverbs of place do not modify adjectives or other adverbs. Some examples of adverbs of place: here, everywhere, outside, away, around John looked around but he couldn't see the monkey. I searched everywhere I could think of. I'm going back to school. They built a house nearby. She took the child outside.

Circumstantial: adverbs of manner

Adverbs of manner tell us how something happens. They are usually placed either after the main verb or after the object. He swims well. He ran quickly. She spoke softly. James coughed loudly to attract her attention. He plays the flute beautifully. (after the direct object) He ate the chocolate cake greedily. (after the direct object)