15. 1.- FREQUENCY ADVERBS:
Use adverbs of frequency to say
how often you do something.
These adverbs are often used
with the present simple because
they indicate repeated or
routine activities. For example,
They often go out for dinner.
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17.
18. My Daily Routine
I usually have to get up at half past six. After I get
up I wash my face, brush my teeth, and then decide
what to wear. After I get dressed I brush my hair. I
always don’t have time for breakfast in the morning
because I have to catch a bus at seven o'clock.
Classes at school start at a quarter to eight except on
Tuesdays when they start at seven.
My classes take place either in our classroom or in
various labs or a gym. After our classes the students
always go for lunch to the canteen.
19. After school I sometimes go
shopping or just walk around the
town for a while. When I get
home I like to relax for some
time, I listen to the radio, watch
television, and maybe get a little
snack. Then I start my homework
or help with some housework.
Before I know it, the afternoon is
gone and it is evening.
20. In my family, we usually eat dinner at about seven
o'clock. At dinner we discuss what happened during
the day. After I help clean up the dinner dishes I
either take a shower or have a bath. Then I watch
the TV news. Sometimes I watch an interesting film
or music program on TV or a video. Sometimes I like
to go downtown to see a movie or to go to a concert
with my friends.
Sometimes they come to watch TV at my home or we
go out for a walk. I usually manage to go to bed
around eleven PM.
So this is my daily routine during the week. On the
weekend , it is a completely different story, I like to
sleep late and do nothing.
28. Positions of Adverbs
One of the hallmarks of adverbs is their ability to
move around in a sentence. Adverbs of manner
are particularly flexible in this regard.
Solemnly the minister addressed her congregation.
The minister solemnly addressed her congregation.
The minister addressed her congregation solemnly.
29. Adverbs which modify adjectives and
other adverbs
Adverbs which modify adjectives or other
adverbs usually immediately precede the
words they modify.
Examples: The package is extremely large.
We experienced relatively few difficulties.
Buses depart quiteregularly.
Extremelymodifies the adjective large, relatively
modifies the adjective few, andquitemodifies the adverb
regularly.
30. The adverbs ago and enough are exceptional, since they
usually follow the adjectives or adverbs they modify.
Examples: That happened long ago.
He is old enough to make his own decisions.
We ran fast enough to catch the bus.
In these examples, the adverbs ago and enough follow the
words they modify. Ago modifies the adverb long, and
enough modifies the adjective old and the adverb fast.
It should be noted that in modern English, when enough is
used as an adjective modifying a noun, it precedes the noun.
For instance, in the following example, the adjective enough
precedes the noun apples.
Do we have enough apples to make a pie?
31. However, when ago is used with a noun, it follows the
noun. For instance, in the following example, ago follows
the noun months.
That happened six months ago.
a. Intensifiers
An adverb which is used to modify adjectives and adverbs,
but which is not usually used to modify verbs, can be
referred to as an intensifier. In the following examples, the
intensifiers are printed in bold type.
I am very happy.
The film was quite good.
You did that rather well.
Must you leave so soon?
32. In these examples, very modifies the adjective happy,
quite modifies the adjective good, rather modifies the
adverb well, and so modifies the adverb soon.
The following words are commonly used as intensifiers:
fairly
quite
rather
so
too
very
In addition, the word really is often used as an intensifier
in informal English.
The film was really good.
You did that really well.
33. Adverbs which modify
verbs
The following table gives
examples of six different
types of adverb which can
be used to modify verbs.
34. Adverbs of Adverbs of Adverbs of Adverbs of Connecting Negative
Frequency Manner Location Time Adverbs Adverbs
always carefully ahead again also barely
ever correctly back early consequently hardly
frequently eagerly forward late furthermore little
generally easily here now hence never
never fast high sometime however not
often loudly low then moreover nowhere
rarely patiently near today nevertheless rarely
seldom quickly outside tomorrow otherwise scarcely
sometimes quietly somewhere tonight therefore seldom
usually well there yesterday thus
35. Adverbs of frequency
Adverbs of frequency answer the question How often?
An adverb which modifies a verb may occupy one of three
main positions in a clause. These positions may be referred to
as the beginning position, the middle position, and the end
position. Adverbs of frequency may occupy any of these
positions. In the following examples, the adverbs of
frequency are printed in bold type.
An adverb in the beginning position is located at the
beginning of a clause. For example:
Often the wind blows less strongly at night.
In this example, the adverb of frequency often is located at
the beginning of the clause.
36. Most adverbs can occupy the
beginning position in a clause. The
use of this position tends to
emphasize the adverb.
An adverb in the end position
occurs after an intransitive verb, or
after the direct object of a transitive
verb.
He speaks seldom.
I visit her frequently.
37. Usually only one adverb at a time can occupy the
beginning position or the middle position in a clause.
However, more than one adverb at a time can occupy the
end position in a clause.
When more than one adverb occurs in the end position,
the different types of adverb are usually placed in a
certain order. For instance, in the end position, adverbs of
frequency usually follow adverbs of manner and
adverbs of location, and precede adverbs of time and
adverbs of purpose.
Adverbs of frequency which consist of single words most
often occupy the middle position of a clause. The location
of adverbs in the middle position varies depending on
the type of verb used. Adverbs in the middle position
occupy the locations indicated below:
38. The following examples illustrate
the use of adverbs of frequency in
the middle position of a clause. The
relevant verbs are underlined.
1) We are always on time.
2) He rarely makes a mistake.
3) I have often wondered about that.
4) Have you seen this movie before?
No, I never have.
39. Adverbs of time
Adverbs of time answer the question When?
Adverbs of time usually occupy either the
beginning position or the end position of a
clause.
Examples:
Today I will go to the library.
I will go to the post office tomorrow.
In the end position, adverbs of time usually
follow adverbs of manner and adverbs of
location.
40. With a few exceptions, such as now, then and
once, most adverbs of time may not occupy the
middle position of a clause.
The adverbs now, then and once may occupy any
of the three positions in a clause. For instance, in
the following examples, now occupies the first
position, the middle position, and the end position
of a clause.
Examples: Now it is time to leave.
It is now time to leave.
It is time to leave now.
41. It should be noted that sometimes is an
adverb of frequency, whereas sometime is
an adverb of time.
Examples: I sometimes see him in the park.
I would like to read that book sometime.
Adverb phrases and clauses of time
usually occupy either the beginning or end
position of a clause.
Examples: At nine o'clock, the train will
leave.
I will call you when I am ready.
42. Adverbs of manner most often occupy the end position of
a clause, where they follow an intransitive verb, or the
direct object of a transitive verb.
Examples: We waited patiently for the play to begin.
I sold the strawberries quickly.
An adverb of manner may be placed at the beginning of
a clause, in order to emphasize the idea expressed by the
adverb.
Examples: Patiently, we waited for the show to begin.
Quickly, I sold the strawberries.
In these examples, the ideas expressed by patiently and
quickly are emphasized.
43. Adverbs of manner are often placed in the middle position of a
clause, particularly when the clause contains no adverb of frequency.
Examples: I slowly opened the door.
I have carefully considered all of the possibilities.
In informal English, adverbs of manner are often placed immediately
after the word to of an infinitive. When this is done, the infinitive is
referred to as a split infinitive.
Examples: I wanted to carefully consider the situation.
In this example, the infinitive to consider is split by the adverb
carefully.
However, in formal English, it is considered preferable not to use split
infinitives. In formal English, the above example could be written:
I wanted to consider the situation carefully.
44. Adverbs of location, and adverb
phrases and clauses of location, most
often occupy the end position of a
clause, where they precede adverbs of
time and adverbs of purpose
Examples: I am going there tomorrow.
He left his bicycle in the driveway last night.
I know the office where she works.
45. 2.- ADVERBS OF PLACE:
They show where the action is done.
< HERE
< THERE
< OUTSIDE
< INSIDE
< UPSTAIRS
< DOWNSTAIRS
50. 3.- Adverbs of Manner: They provide
information on how someone does
something. For example: Jack drives very
carefully
< QUICKLY
< CAREFULLY
< INMEDIATELY
< SLOWLY
< LOVELY
< BEAUTIFULLY
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53. THESE ADVERBS COME
FROM ADJECTIVES
SLOW SLOWLY
QUICK QUICKLY
BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFULLY
CAREFUL CAREFULLY
61. REMEMBER: NOT ALL OF THE ADJECTIVES ADD
“LY” AT THE END TO BECOME ADVERBS
BAD BADLY
HAPPY HAPPILY
SURPRISING SURPRISINGLY
OBVIOUS OBVIOUSLY
QUIET QUIETLY
HEAVY HEAVILY
SERIOUS SERIOUSLY
TERRIBLE TERRIBLY
67. 4.- Adverbs of Time: They provide
information on when something
happens.
For example: We'll let you know
our decision next week.
< next month
< next weekend
< next christmas
< next vacations
< last year
< last month
71. 5.- Adverbs of Degree: They provide
information concerning the strength
or intensity of an action. For
example: They like playing golf a lot.
Basically they answer the sort of question
that asks How much ...? or How little...?
Adverbs of degree include; almost, entirely,
extremely, greatly, highly, immensely,
moderately, partially, perfectly, practically,
profoundly, strongly, totally, tremendously, very,
virtually etc.
83. 6.- SIEMPRE ESTOY CONTENTA.
I’M ALWAYS HAPPY.
7.- ESTOY MUY ENOJADA.
I’M VERY ANGRY.
8.- ESTOY TAN SEDIENTO.
I’M SO THIRSTY.
9.- YA CASI TERMINE MI TAREA.
I ALMOST FINISHED MY HOMEWORK
10.- ESTOY ABSOLUTAMENTE CONFUNDIDO.
I’M ABSOLUTELY CONFUSED.
11.- NUNCA ESTOY TRISTE.
I’M NEVER SAD
84. 12.- GENERALMENTE TOMO LECHE AL DESAYUNO.
I USUALLY HAVE MILK FOR BREAKFAST.
13.- RECIEN APAGUE EL COMPUTADOR.
I JUST TURNED THE COMPUTER OFF = I JUST TURNED OFF THE COMPUTER.
14.- FUI AL CINE AYER.
I WENT TO THE MOVIES YESTERDAY = YESTERDAY I WENT TO THE MOVIES.
15.- ESTO ES HORRIBLEMENTE FEO.
THIS IS AWFULLY AWFUL.
16.- ELLA CANTA PESIMO.
SHE SINGS TERRIBLY = SHE SINGS AWFULLY .
17.- ELLA PINTA HERMOSO.
SHE PAINTS BEAUTIFULLY = SHE PAINTS NICELY
18.- EL BEBE MUCHISIMO.
HE DRINKS HEAVILY.
19.- EL MANEJA CUIDADOSAMENTE.
HE DRIVES CAREFULLY.
85. 20.- DEFINITIVAMENTE LA CONOZCO.
I DEFINITELY KNOW HER = DEFINITELY I KNOW HER = I KNOW HER.
DEFINITELY
21.- TU ERES DEMASIADO BUENA.
YOU ARE TOO GOD.
22.- EL CORRE RAPIDAMENTE.
HE RUNS QUICKLY = HE RUNS FASTLY
23.- YO HABLO LENTAMENTE.
I SPEAK SLOWLY.
24.- ESTO ES ESPECIALMENTE INTERESANTE.
THIS IS ESPECIALLY INTERESTING.
25.- REPENTINAMENTE UNA PERSONA APARECIO.
SUDDENLY, A PERSON APPEARED = A PERSON APPEARED, SUDDENLY.
26.- YO APOYO MUCHO ESO.
I STRONGLY SUPPORT THAT = I SUPPORT THAT, STRONGLY.
27.- A DECIR VERDAD YO LO VI
ACTUALLY, I SAW HIM = I SAW HIM, ACTUALLY
86. Where do these adverbs come from?
1.- ABRUPTLY
2.- ACCURATELY
3.- BADLY
4.- BEAUTIFULLY
5.- BRIGHTLY
6.- BRILLIANTLY
7.- CAREFULLY
8.- CASUALLY
9.- CHEAPLY
10.- CLOSELY
11.- CLUMSILY
12.- CONFORTABLY
13.- CORRECTLY
14.- DANGEROUSLY
87. CHANGE THESE ADJECTIVES INTO ADVERBS
1.- DIFFERENT
2.- DRAMATICAL
3.- EASY
4.- EFFECTIVE
5.- EFFICIENT
6.- FAITHFUL
7.- FIRM
8.- FORMAL
9.- FREE
10.- GENTLE
11.- GRACEFUL
12.- HEAVY
13.- HONEST
14.- NEAT
15.- NICE
16.- PATIENT
17.- PEACEFUL
DON’T FORGET
THAT THE
ADJECTIVES
ENDING IN “Y”
HAS A SPECIAL
RULE
DON’T FORGET
THAT THE
ADJECTIVES
ENDING IN
“FUL” DOUBLE
THE LAST
CONSONANT
