Adverb Placement

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Adverb Placement

Adverb Placement

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Adverb Placement

Point 1 : An adverb can modify a verb by giving more meaning to an action. It usually goes after a main verb, but it can go before it.
  1. He left quickly.
  2. He spoke quietly in my ear.
  3. The rain fell heavily outside.
  4. The cat suddenly jumped on the table.
Point 2 : Adverbs usually go after Be verbs.
  1. You’re sadly mistaken.
  2. I'm not completely sure.
  3. He is fortunately not sick.
  4. She is slightly upset with you.
Point 3 : Adverbs go between the auxiliary Be verbs and the main verb.
  1. I’m tentatively planning on going to Spain.
  2. She is clearly not listening to me.
  3. It was easily repaired.
  4. The door was loudly shut by the wind.
Point 4: Adverbs usually appear between a verb and modal.
  1. You should definitely check it out.
  2. I did not completely understand him.
  3. I will surely be there.
  4. You might eventually get in trouble.
Point 5 : For dramatic effect or emphasis, the adverb sometimes appears before a modal, but not auxiliary verbs (is, was, have).
  1. You definitely should check it out.
  2. I completely did not understand him.
  3. I surely will be there.
  4. You eventually might get in trouble.
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