Pro-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.

Pro-adverbs in The English Grammar

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:

Example

- "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:

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:

Example

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:


1.

Which sentence correctly uses a pro-adverb?

A

The meeting starts at 3 PM; let’s meet there.

B

We will start the meeting at 8 AM, and he will arrive then.

C

They left yesterday, and we leave now.

D

A and B

2.

Which sentence uses a pro-adverb of place?

A

The concert starts at 8 PM; let’s meet then.

B

She solved the problem logically, and he did thus.

C

The library is on Maple Street; I’ll meet you there.

D

He typed quickly, and she typed fast.

3.

Sort the words to form a sentence with a pro-adverb.

,
meet
we'll
she
the
.
arrive
will
in
then
her
evening
and
4.

Fill the blanks with appropriate pro-adverbs.

We had lunch at the café, and we met

again in the evening.

She arrived on Monday, and he came

too.

I am standing at the entrance, so come

to pick me up.

She folded the clothes neatly, and he did it

too.

there
then
here
this way
5.

Match each pro‑adverb with its correct description.

Here
Then
Thus
There
A pro‑adverb of place used when referring to a location away from the speaker.
A pro‑adverb of manner, often used in formal contexts to indicate "in that manner"
A pro‑adverb of time that means "at that time,"
A pro‑adverb of place used when the speaker is present at the location being referred to.

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