Por: Carla M. 13 de Setembro de 2019
Types of adverbs
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Already, ago, before, yet, never, soon, yesterday, soon, lately…
Example sentences:
- I have heard this before.
- I have not seen him since.
- I haven’t spoken to her yet.
- She’ll be here soon.
- I haven’t been feeling so well lately.
- We’ve never been to New York.
- He left the house over an hour ago.
Adverbs of Frequency
Usage:
Describes how often something occurs, either indefinite or indefinite terms.
Example words:
List of Adverbs of Frequency: Always, usually, normally, often, sometimes, occasionally, once, seldom, rarely, never…
Example sentences:
- It’s always cold in this room.
- I usually just have a sandwich for lunch.
- I normally go to the gym.
- They often go out for dinner.
- Sometimes it’s best not to say anything.
- I occasionally eat junk food.
- I seldom read the newspaper.
- I hardly ever drink alcohol.
- I never go to the cinema. I don’t like it.
- I have told you twice. (definite)
Adverbs of Place
Usage:
Tells about where something happens or where something is.
Example words:
Here, everywhere, near, nearby, down, away, backwards, upwards…
Example sentences:
- There was somebody standing nearby.
- Is that your scarf there?
- I’ve lived here for about two years.
- The sun’s going down and it’ll be dark soon.
- Ms Watson is away on holiday until the end of the week.
- I walked backwards towards the door.
- She turned her face upwards to the sun.
Adverbs of Manner
Usage:
Shows how or what way something happens or is done.
Example words:
So, slowly, badly, beautifully, delightfully, loudly, anxiously…
Example sentences:
- The soldiers fought bravely.
- Is that so?
- Could you please speak more slowly?
- She dresses beautifully.
- He had a delightfully dry sense of humour.
- We waited anxiously by the phone.
- I thought he was treated very badly.
Adverbs of Degree
Usage:
Shows how much, or in what degree or to what extent of qualities, properties, states, conditions and relations.
Example words:
Almost, fully, rather, quite, too, enough, perfectly,…
Example sentences:
- I am fully prepared.
- I am rather busy.
- She’s almost 30.
- The two situations are quite different.
- It’s too hard (for me) to explain.
- Have you had enough (to eat)?
- They’re perfectly suited.
Adverbs of Affirmation and Negation
Usage:
Answers that something is true or some equivalent negative statement.
Example words:
Certainly, surely, apparently, obviously, no, undoubtedly…
Example sentences:
- Surely you are mistaken.
- He is undoubtedly the best swimmer in the team.
- The design certainly looks good on paper.
- Apparently, it’s going to rain today.
- He was in tears and obviously very upset.
- It is undoubtedly one of the best movies of the year.