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3 adverb particles with be
Adverb particles are often used, rather like adjectives, as complements of the verb be.
Why are all the lights on? Hello! You're back! The match will be over by 4.30.
For invened word order in sentences beginning with an adverb panicle (e.g. Out walked Sarah), see 303.
21 adverb position (1): introduction
Different kinds of adverbs go in different positions in a clause. Here are some general rules; for more details, see 22-25.
Note: in the following explanations, the word adverb is generally used both for one-word adverbs like here, often, and for longer adverb phrases like in this house, once every six weeks.
1 verb and object: She speaks English well
We do not usually put adverbs between a verb and its object.
adverb + verb + object
I often get headaches. (NOT .' get ttften headaches.)
verb + object + adverb
She speaks English well. (NOT She spettks weB Engltah.)
But an adverb particle like on, off, out can go between a verb and a noun object.
Could you switch offthe Ught?
2 front, mid- and end position
There are three normal positions for adverbs:
a front position (at the beginning of a clause)
Yesterday morning something very strange happened.
b mid-position (with the verb - for exact details see 24)
My brother completely forgot my birthday. I have never understood her.
e end position (at the end of a clause)
What are you doing tomorrow?
3 what goes where?
Connecting adverbs (which join a clause to what came before) go in front position.
However, 1I0t everybody agreed.
Adverbs of indefinite frequency (e.g. always, often) and adverbs of certainty usually go in mid-position.
My boss often travels to America.
I've definitely decided to change my job.
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