Understanding the position of adverbs in English grammar is key to constructing and comprehending sentences correctly. Adverbs typically express manner, place, frequency, degree, or time and can be placed at various positions within a sentence. They can appear at the beginning, middle or end based on the context and the emphasis required. Mastery of the correct positioning of adverbs can significantly improve fluency and comprehension in English.
Exercise 1: Fill in the Blank with Correct Adverb Position
1. He *usually* (frequency) gets up at 6 am.
2. She is *rarely* (frequency) late for work.
3. The children are playing *outside* (place).
4. I have *never* (frequency) been to Australia.
5. She can sing *beautifully* (manner).
6. They *often* (frequency) go to the cinema.
7. He answered the question *correctly* (manner).
8. We will meet *tomorrow* (time).
9. She visits her grandma *occasionally* (frequency).
10. He *quickly* (manner) ran to the store.
11. The dog barked *loudly* (manner).
12. I *always* (frequency) brush my teeth before bed.
13. She was *completely* (degree) surprised by the gift.
14. He will be arriving *soon* (time).
15. They live *nearby* (place).
2. She is *rarely* (frequency) late for work.
3. The children are playing *outside* (place).
4. I have *never* (frequency) been to Australia.
5. She can sing *beautifully* (manner).
6. They *often* (frequency) go to the cinema.
7. He answered the question *correctly* (manner).
8. We will meet *tomorrow* (time).
9. She visits her grandma *occasionally* (frequency).
10. He *quickly* (manner) ran to the store.
11. The dog barked *loudly* (manner).
12. I *always* (frequency) brush my teeth before bed.
13. She was *completely* (degree) surprised by the gift.
14. He will be arriving *soon* (time).
15. They live *nearby* (place).
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Exercise 2: Fill in the Blank with Correct Adverb Position
1. I *still* (frequency) love her.
2. He *barely* (degree) passed the test.
3. They *finally* (time) arrived at the venue.
4. She speaks Spanish *fluently* (manner).
5. He *suddenly* (time) fainted.
6. We *usually* (frequency) have dinner at 7 pm.
7. The bird is singing *sweetly* (manner).
8. I *often* (frequency) read before bed.
9. The cat is sleeping *peacefully* (manner).
10. She *rarely* (frequency) eats meat.
11. We will see you *there* (place).
12. He *frequently* (frequency) stays up late.
13. The movie will start *soon* (time).
14. He was *completely* (degree) devastated by the news.
15. They *silently* (manner) entered the room.
2. He *barely* (degree) passed the test.
3. They *finally* (time) arrived at the venue.
4. She speaks Spanish *fluently* (manner).
5. He *suddenly* (time) fainted.
6. We *usually* (frequency) have dinner at 7 pm.
7. The bird is singing *sweetly* (manner).
8. I *often* (frequency) read before bed.
9. The cat is sleeping *peacefully* (manner).
10. She *rarely* (frequency) eats meat.
11. We will see you *there* (place).
12. He *frequently* (frequency) stays up late.
13. The movie will start *soon* (time).
14. He was *completely* (degree) devastated by the news.
15. They *silently* (manner) entered the room.
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