Position of Adverbs
Adverbs can sit in three positions: front, mid (before the main verb, or after "be"), or end.
| Position | Example |
|---|---|
| Front | Suddenly, it rained. |
| Mid | She always smiles. / She is always late. |
| End | He ran quickly. |
Yesterday we met. (front — time)
They often play. (mid — frequency)
She sings beautifully. (end — manner)
Adverbs of frequency go mid-position; adverbs of manner usually go at the end.
Common mistake: Putting a manner adverb between verb and object: "She speaks fluently English" → "She speaks English fluently."
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📒 Words to learn
Meaning — Able to adapt or be used for many different purposes.
“She is a versatile actor who excels in both drama and comedy.”
Meaning — Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.
“The documentary was so compelling that I watched it twice.”
Meaning — Sufficiently large or important to be worthy of attention.
“This discovery is significant in the field of medicine.”
Meaning — To think of or produce an idea or solution.
“She came up with a brilliant solution to the issue.”
Meaning — To tolerate or endure something unpleasant.
“I can’t put up with this noise anymore!”