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Adverbs - Adverbial Phrases & Confusing Adverbs - Position

This document discusses the different types and uses of adverbs in English. It explains that adverbs are used to describe verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. They often end in "-ly" and commonly go after verbs or in mid-position with passive verbs. The document provides examples of different types of adverbs like manner, frequency, degree, comment, and place/time adverbs. It clarifies the differences between similar adverbs like lately and late, especially and specially, and more.

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Adverbs - Adverbial Phrases & Confusing Adverbs - Position

This document discusses the different types and uses of adverbs in English. It explains that adverbs are used to describe verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. They often end in "-ly" and commonly go after verbs or in mid-position with passive verbs. The document provides examples of different types of adverbs like manner, frequency, degree, comment, and place/time adverbs. It clarifies the differences between similar adverbs like lately and late, especially and specially, and more.

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Made by Beatrix Xénia Szabó

05.05.2016
 Adverb:
 a word used for describing a verb (an action) –
e.g., he walks slowly,
 an adjective – e.g., it’s incredibly expensive,
 another adverb, or a whole sentence – he works
very hard..
 Adverbs in English often consist of an
adjective with „-ly” added, for example
„quickly”, „mainly,” and „cheerfully.”
 Describe how somebody does something.
 They usually go AFTER the verb or verb
phrase, however, with passive verbs they
usually go in mid-position (before the main
verb but after an auxiliary verb).
 He runs very fast.
 The driver was seriously injured.
 Go before the main verb but after the verb to
be.
 I hardly ever have time for breakfast. (almost never)
 Liam’s always late for work.
 Karen realized that she was never going to learn to
drive.
 Sometimes, usually, and normally can also be
put at the beginning of the phrase or sentence
for emphasis.
 If there are two auxiliary verbs, the adverb
goes after the first one.
 I would never have thought you were 40.
 Usually go at the end of a sentence or clause.
 Place adverbs usually go before time adverbs.
(PLACE, TIME)
 My parents will be here in half an hour.
 My parents will be in half an hour here.
 Describe how much something is done, or
modify an adjective.
 Extremely, incredibly, very, etc., are used with
adjectives and adverbs and go before them.
▪ We’re incredibly tired.
 A lot and much are often used with verbs and go
after the verb or verb phrase.
▪ My husband works a lot, but he doesn’t earn much.
 A little/a little bit can be used before adjectives or
after verbs, e.g.,
▪ I’m a little tired.
▪ We rested a little bit after the flight.
 Which give the speaker’s opinion
 Usually go at the beginning of a sentence or
clause.
 Unfortunately, the package never arrived.
 Ideally, we should leave here at 10:00.
 Other common comment adverbs are luckily,
basically, clearly, obviously, apparently,
eventually, etc.
 Most other adverbs go in mid-position, e.g.,
 I just need ten more minutes.
 I almost forgot to go to class.
 I’m nearly finished with my work.
 She didn’t even say goodbye.
 She’ll probably come in the end.
Before the main verb.
 He works very hard – he’s very persistent.
 It’s incredibly dark. I can hardly see anything.
What’s the difference? What is the meaning of
these adverbs?

HARD: very much, needing a lot of effort


HARDLY: almost NOT
 I don’t like when my mother arrives late for the
dinner.
 I haven’t seen Larissa lately. She must work a
lot.
What’s the difference?

 LATE: not being on time.


 LATELY: these days, nowadays, recently.
 At the end of the class we always get the
homework.
 It took me two years, but in the end I passed
my driving test.
What’s the difference?
 At the end: when something has finished, e.g.,
at the end of the class / movie etc.
 In the end: eventually, after a period of time or
series of events or difficulties.
 I love all kinds of sport, but especially Thai-
Chi.
 My graduation dress was specially made for
me by a dressmaker.
What’s the difference?
 ESPECIALLY: above all (principalmente)
 SPECIALLY: in a particular way or a particular
purpose, only used with a participle, e.g., It’s a
specially designed umbrella. (exclusivamente)
 He looks older than me, but actually he is
two years younger.
 Right now we’re sharing an apartment, but
hoping to move soon.

 ACTUALLY: IN FACT
 RIGHT NOW: now
 I’ve nearly done my homework. I’m on the
last page.
 Sorry madam, do you know if there is a bank
near here?
What’s the difference?
 NEARLY: almost
 NEAR: close
 He hasn’t found a job yet.
 He still hasn’t found a job.

What’s the difference?

 YET: goes at the end of a phrase


 STILL: in the mid position
 Have you ever been to the US?
 I’ve been all over the US– I’ve even been to
Alaska.
What’s the difference?

 EVER: at any time in the past, present or


future
 EVEN: used for showing that you are saying
something that is SURPRISING.
 Macmillan English Dictionary
 Longman Diccionario Escolar
 American English File 4A

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