Adverbs of Place for intermediate learners
Adverbs of place help us express where the verb is taking place. Using them will help us be more accurate about locations.
What Are Adverbs of Place?
Adverbs of place show where something happens or is placed.
Why Do We Use Adverbs of Place?
Adverbs of place are used to show:
- Location
- Direction
- Distance
Adverbs of Location
Adverbs of place can be used to show the location of something. Here are the examples:
The book is
Our house is
Adverbs of Direction
Adverbs of direction usually show a movement to a place. Here are the examples:
I will fly
He is going
Adverbs of Distance
Sometimes adverbs of place are used to show how far or how close something is. In this case, they are used as adverbs of distance. Check out these examples:
He ran
His house is
What Is the Difference between Adverbs of Place and Prepositions of Place?
The main difference between adverbs of place and prepositions of place is that prepositions are followed by nouns; however, adverbs are used to describe, verbs, adverbs , or adjectives. Here are the examples:
The man went
I live
There and Here
'There' and 'here' are adverbs of place not prepositions of place, because they are not followed by nouns. Here are the examples:
✓He is
✗He is house.
✓She lives
✗She lives city.
Review
Adverbs of place are used to show:
- Direction
- Location
- Distance