Position of adverbs

**raymon0902** · 16-Mar-2006, 10:14

Originally Posted by tdol

Adverd is always after main Verb.
ex:
He drives fast.
She sings well.
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**Tdol** · 17-Mar-2006, 07:47

It depends on the type of adverb.

**Teia** · 22-Jul-2007, 11:25

I never go there - frequency adverb

**jargon_dudette** · 22-Jul-2007, 12:25

sentence 1 and 3 are obviously incorrect. (obviously: adverb of manner. hehe..)

**Teia** · 23-Jul-2007, 06:25

"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:
e.g
Sometimes they go shopping on Sundays.
I play tennis occasionally.

**blouen** · 23-Jul-2007, 06:34

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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teia_petrescu - Thanks for the explanation!

**dogg** · 23-Jul-2007, 11:19

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?

**dogg** · 23-Jul-2007, 11:30

i never go there.
the position of the adverb is between the sub and the main verb in the sentence.

**Teia** · 26-Jul-2007, 12:31

Originally Posted by blouen

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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teia_petrescu - Thanks for the explanation!

You are most welcome!

Poll: never

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