Word Order in Adverbs
📘 Word Order in Adverbs
Adverbs can appear in different positions in a sentence:
👉 at the beginning, in the middle, or at the end — depending on the type of adverb.
1️⃣ Adverbs of Manner, Place, and Time
🔹 These adverbs often go at the end of the sentence.
Examples:
- He speaks slowly. (Manner)
- She is waiting outside. (Place)
- We met yesterday. (Time)
🟢 Order when using all three: Verb + Manner + Place + Time
Example: She sang beautifully (manner) at the concert (place) last night (time).
2️⃣ Adverbs of Frequency
🔹 These adverbs usually go before the main verb but after the verb "to be".
| Position Rule | Example |
|---|---|
| Before main verb | She always arrives early. |
| After "be" verb | He is always polite. |
| After auxiliary verb (sometimes) | They have often visited us. |
3️⃣ Adverbs of Degree
🔹 These usually go before the adjective or adverb they modify.
Examples:
- It’s very cold today.
- She runs quite fast.
4️⃣ Adverbs of Time and Place (Beginning or End)
🔹 Can also appear at the beginning for emphasis.
Examples:
- Yesterday, I went to the gym.
- Outside, the children were playing.
📚 Summary Table
| Adverb Type | Common Position | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Manner | End | He plays well. |
| Place | End | They live nearby. |
| Time | End / Beginning | Today, I feel tired. / I’ll go tomorrow. |
| Frequency | Before main verb | She often walks to work. |
| Degree | Before adj/adv | It’s too late. |
📝 Practice
Place the adverb in the correct position:
- (often) He goes to the gym. → He often goes to the gym.
- (outside) The kids are playing. → The kids are playing outside.
- (very) The soup is hot. → The soup is very hot.
- (yesterday) We watched a movie. → We watched a movie yesterday.
- (always) They are friendly. → They are always friendly.