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Learn about adverbs of place, like 'here', 'there', and 'everywhere'. Simple explanations and exercises to help you understand.
What Are Adverbs of Place?
Adverbs of place show where something happens or is placed.
Common Adverbs of Place
Here is a list of some of the most common adverbs of place:
here
there
up
down
in
out
Now, let us see what each one means and how it functions:
Here shows that the speaker is talking about their current location:
We can change our clothes in here.
There is used to point to a place far from the speaker:
Look over there.
Up is used to refer to the location of something/someone that is in a higher place:
"I'm up here", he said.
Down is used to refer to the location of something/someone that is in a lower place:
Keep your head down.
In is used to show that someone/something is inside a place:
They are staying in tonight.
Out is used to refer to a location that is outside of a particular place:
My parent are out.
Placement
Adverbs of place are typically placed after verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs in a sentence to modify them and provide information about location. As a result, they often come at the end of a sentence. Look at the following examples:
I thought they were out.
Please tell them I'm here.
Quiz:
What does the adverb of place "down" indicate in this sentence: "Put the box down"?
A location in a higher place
A location inside a place
A location in a lower place
A location near the speaker
Sort the words to form a correct sentence.
Fill in the blanks to complete the sentences.
I saw a bird flying
.
The cat jumped
from the wall.
We decided to stay
for the night instead of going to the party.
They walked
to see the garden.
The keys are
on the shelf.
Match each adverb of place to the correct description.
Which of the following is the correct position of the adverb "there"?
The keys are there on the table.
There are the keys on the table.
On the table, the keys there are.
There keys the are on the table.
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