Adverb Placement and Order for intermediate learners
We can put adverbs at the front, in the middle, or at the end of a clause. Each can have its own function. We'll also learn about the orders of adverbs.
Adverb Placement and Order
There are different types of adverbs in English that can modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. So it is important to know how and where in a sentence they are used.
Adverbs: Placement
Adverbs can appear in the beginning, middle, or end of sentences. Here are a few examples:
I
I called him
Adverbs: Type
There are different types of adverbs:
Here are a few examples:
The cat walked
He was
Order of Adverbs
If there is more than one adverb in a sentence, you should pay attention to their order of appearance. Note that not all of them are necessary to the meaning of the sentence. Here is the order of adverbs:
- Adverbs of manner
- Adverbs of place
- Adverbs of frequency
- Adverbs of time
Here are a few examples:
She danced
Here, 'gracefully' is an adverb of manner, and 'on the stage' is an adverb of place.
I
'Always' is an adverb of frequency, and 'in the morning' is an adverb of time
Review
Adverbs are words that are used to describe verbs, adverbs, and adjectives. Adverbs In English are used in the following order.
- Adverbs of manner
- Adverbs of place
- Adverbs of frequency
- Adverbs of time
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