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.
+info
+info
+info
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.
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.
Word order: Adverbs
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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.
+info
+info
+info
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.
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.
The student works quietly at her desk. Billy looks fondly at his mother.
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.