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Old 17-Dec-2005, 08:16
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Adverd is always after main Verb.
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He drives fast.
She sings well.
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It depends on the type of adverb.
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I never go there - frequency adverb
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sentence 1 and 3 are obviously incorrect. (obviously: adverb of manner. hehe..)
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"Never" is a frequency adverb. Adverbs of frequency come before the main verb [except the main verb "to be"]:

e.g She is always on time.

Occasionally, sometimes, often, frequently and usually can also go at the beginning or end of a sentence:
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Sometimes they go shopping on Sundays.
I play tennis occasionally.
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I just read the examples and judged which one is right based on which one sounds well.

"I never go there." is right! - the others sound so clumsy!


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dear teachers, can u help me on the verb's infinitive and gerund?
is there a easy way to decide when to use infinitive or gerund?
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i never go there.
the position of the adverb is between the sub and the main verb in the sentence.
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I just read the examples and judged which one is right based on which one sounds well.

"I never go there." is right! - the others sound so clumsy!


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