Word order: Adverbs

WORD ORDER: ADVERBS

When we want to add information to verbs, we use adverbs. When more than one adverb is used to describe a verb, we have to follow the order of adverbs, which is as follows: manner - place - frequency - time - purpose

at 7 o'clock

down the alley

She walks

every evening

to walk her dog.

slowly

One more example?

WORD ORDER: ADVERBS

When we want to add information to verbs, we use adverbs. When more than one adverb is used to describe a verb, we have to follow the order of adverbs, which is as follows: manner - place - frequency - time - purpose

each day

I read

to spend some time.

there

WORD ORDER: ADVERBS

Adverbs and adverb phrases can be put in three places in a sentence:

02

01

03

At the end of the sentence, after the object.

At the front of the sentence, before the subject.

In the middle of a sentence.

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A few examples:

1. The students will take the test tomorrow. 2. John invited his friends too. 3. She will arrive home in an hour.

• Before the verb (adverbs of frequency)

She often studies before class. Jack rarely checks his mailbox. But if the verb BE is used, the adverb goes after the verb: She IS rarely late.

• After the verb

The student works quietly at her desk. Billy looks fondly at his mother.

• In the middle of a group of verbs

The teacher will quickly tell us the story. Lisa has nearly finished the race.

A few examples:

1. Yesterday, the teacher taught the students. 2. Suddenly, I ran to the door. 3. At the corner, she turned right.