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Adverbs and adverbial phrases (C1 level)

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  • I managed to get in touch. (in the end)
    In the end, I managed to get in touch / I managed to get in touch in the end
  • Adverbial phrases are very rare in the middle position (before the main verb, after the first auxiliary). True or false?
    True
  • Adverbs of frequency often take the middle position. True or false?
    True
  • Adverbials of degree go directly after the word(s) they modify. True or false?
    False: they go directly before the words they modify
  • Please try to speak. (slow)
    Please try to speak slowly
  • You can compare the different brands. (easy)
    You can easily compare the different brands / You can compare the different brands easily
  • We will be living in London. (in June)
    We will be living in London in June.
  • He will be late. (probable)
    He will probably be late.
  • When there are two verbs in the sentence, where do adverbs of manner go?
    They go before the first verb or after the second verb, depending which verb the adverb modifies.
  • She made me laugh. (so loud)
    She made me laugh so loudly.
  • Grammar is my weakest point. (usually)
    German is usually my weakest point
  • Comment and linking adverbs usually go at the end of the clause. True or false?
    False: they usually go at the front
  • Some adverbs have different meanings in different positions. True or false?
    True
  • We do our washing. (by hand)
    We do our washing by hand
  • I came here. (on foot)
    I came here on foot
  • She did the work. (too quick)
    She did the work too quickly
  • What's an adverb that could change the meaning of the sentence?
    naturally, clearly, well