Adverb Placement in Sentences

This video tutorial covers the correct placement of adverbs in English sentences. It explains the rules for positioning adverbs like 'always', 'never', and 'just', emphasizing their placement before the main verb. The tutorial includes practice examples and highlights special adverbs such as 'hardly ever' and 'even'. It also discusses the use of adverbs with the 'have been' structure and in negative sentences. Additionally, it explains the placement of adverbs when using the verb 'to be'.

Which sentence correctly uses the adverb 'always'?

• Always I play soccer.

• I play soccer always.

• I always play soccer.

• Play soccer I always.

Where should special adverbs like 'never' be placed in a sentence?

• After the verb.

• At the start of the sentence.

• At the end of the sentence.

• In the middle, before the verb.

How should 'always' be used in a question about drinking coffee?

• Do you drink always coffee?

• Do you always drink coffee?

• Always do you drink coffee?

• Drink you always coffee?

Which sentence correctly uses 'never'?

• Never I drink milk in the morning.

• I never drink milk in the morning.

• I drink milk never in the morning.

• Drink milk I never in the morning.

How is 'rarely' correctly used in a sentence about eating lunch?

• I rarely eat lunch at a restaurant.

• Rarely I eat lunch at a restaurant.

• Eat lunch I rarely at a restaurant.

• I eat rarely lunch at a restaurant.

Which sentence correctly uses 'also'?

• I like coffee also.

• Like tea I also.

• Also I like tea.

• I also like tea.

What is the most common adverb in American English for infrequent actions?

• Almost never

• Hardly ever

• Barely

• Rarely

How is 'just' used to indicate a recent action?

• He just left the office.

• Just he left the office.

• He left just the office.

• Left he just the office.

What is the correct position for 'hardly ever' in a sentence?

• After the verb.

• Before the verb.

• At the end of the sentence.

• At the start of the sentence.

Which sentence correctly uses 'barely'?

• I can barely see.

• Barely I can see.

• Can I barely see.

• I barely can see.