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Grammar referenceb1
Adverbs
Position of Adverbs
Where adverbs go in a sentence.
Explanation
Adverbs of manner usually follow the verb or its object, adverbs of frequency go before the main verb but after be, and adverbs of time and place normally come last. Placing a manner adverb between the verb and its object is a common error.
Examples
- She speaks clearly.
- He is always late, and he always arrives late.
- We walked slowly through the park yesterday.
Common mistakes
She speaks clearly the words.
She speaks the words clearly.
Manner adverbs follow the object.
He always is late.
He is always late.
Frequency follows be.
We yesterday walked slowly.
We walked slowly yesterday.
Time comes last.