LoginPro-adverbs
In this lesson we learn about pro-adverbs, which are essential parts of a sentence that substitute for other adverbs or adverbial phrases. Clear explanations and practice exercises to help you learn.
What Are Pro-adverbs?
A pro-adverb is a pro-form that replaces an adverbial phrase. It can stand alone to represent a time, place, or manner expressed by the adverbial phrase.
Pro-adverbs in English
Adverbs of time, place, and manner can be replaced by a pro-adverb.
Pro-adverbs of Place
"Here" and "there" are commonly used to refer back to a place already mentioned. Their difference lies in the speaker's location relative to the location referred to. Look at the examples:
- "Meet me at the park." + "I'll wait there."
The party is in the backyard. Come join us here!
Using "here" indicates that the speaker is already in the location being referred to.
Pro-adverbs of Time
"Then" is a common pro-adverb of time which means "at that time" and only works in the sentence has already specified a specific time. Here's an example:
We'll leave at noon and he will join us then.
He arrived yesterday, and she came then too.
Pro-adverbs of Manner
"Thus" and "this way" are two pro-adverbs commonly used to represent an adverb of manner. Both mean "in the same manner". Look at the examples:
He spoke politely, and she replied thus.
She played the piano skillfully, and he played it this way too.
Review
Pro-adverbs are a more restricted class of pro-forms that can replace adverbial phrases of place, time, and manner. Common pro-adverbs in English include:
here
there
then
thus
this way
Quiz:
Which of the following sentences correctly uses "here" as a pro-adverb?
I will go to the park and meet you here.
She moved here last year.
We're having a picnic at the park. Come join us here.
We should leave here.
Which sentence uses a pro-adverb of time?
The concert is downtown; let’s park there.
She finished her work early, and he did likewise.
We’ll meet at 8 AM, and they’ll arrive then.
He ran quickly, and she ran fast too.
Sort the words to form a sentence with a pro-adverb.
Match each sentence with the suitable follow-up sentence based on the use of adverbs and pro-adverbs.
Fill the blanks by providing each sentence with the appropriate pro-adverb. (There is one extra option.)
We are at the café now, so come meet us
.
They finished their work at noon, and we met them
.
We will go to the museum, and I will meet you
.
I didn't want to drive recklessly, but she encouraged me to do it
.
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