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 barely know you.

Suddenly, the lights went out.

I called him yesterday.

Adverbs: Type

There are different types of adverbs:

Here are a few examples:

The cat walked quietly.

He was barely breathing.

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 gracefully on the stage, twirling around the spotlight.

Here, 'gracefully' is an adverb of manner, and 'on the stage' is an adverb of place.

I always take a shower in the \morning/.

'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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