5. Adverbs of consequence and reason (therefore, consequently, as a result, for this reason)
6. Adverbs of probability (certainly, surely actually, really, indeed, perhaps, possibly, evidently, of course)
These adverbs normally go before a full verb, but after be or an auxilary or modal verb.
He probably knows your address.
They’ve definitely gone out.
She can obviously do the job.
In negative sentences, adverbs of probability normally go before the negative won’t, isn’t, not.
She probably won’t be late.
He certainly isn’t at home now.
They are obviously not very happy.
Perhaps and may be go at the beginning of a sentence.
7. Viewpoint adverbs. Наречия, выражающие точку зрения. (theorically, personally, economically, technically, financially, practically, generally).
8. Interrogative adverbs (when, where, how, why). They at the beginning of interrogative sentences.
9. Negative adverbs (never, nowhere, hardly, barely, scarcely).
Упражнения: Grammar way 3 (Jenny Dooley - Virginia Evans) р. 152 ex. 4, 5, 6; р. 153 ex. 7, 8, 9.
Разработка “Adverbs” (Составитель - Полякова Г.А.) р. 12 ex. 7.4А, 7.4В, р. 13 ex. 7.4С, 7.4D,
р. 14 ex. 7.5А, 7.5В, р. 15 ex. 7.5Е, р. 20 David and Goliath, р. 24 ex. 7.8А, 7.8В, р. 26 Ron from Mars.
We use still before a full verb, or after be or an auxiliary verb.
My brother is 18, but he still behaves like a child.
Andrew is still asleep.
I can still remember the first time we met.
We also use still after the subject in negative sentences. In this use still can express impatience or surprise.
They received the bill a month ago and they still haven’t paid it.
I’ve known Mike for years, but I still don’t understand him.
We use yet only in questions and negative sentences; yet normally goes at the end of a clause.
Have you had your exam results yet?
I wrote to her a week ago, but she hasn’t answered my letter yet.
We use yet in negative short answers after not.
Have you passed your driving test yet? - No, not yet.
We use already before a full verb, or after be or an auxiliary verb.
He already knows the news.
She’s already here.
I’ve already done it.
We can also use already at the end of a clause for emphasis.
I’ve seen the film already.
Have you finiched already?
We use any more, any longer at the end of a clause.
Sue doesn’t work in London any more.
My brother isn’t a young child any longer.
Normally, no longer goes before a full verb, or after be or an auxiliary verb. (We do not normally use no more in this way.)
Annie no longer lives here. She moved last year.
The adverbs fairly, quite rather/ pretty, very normally go before an adjective or adverb which they modify. (quite is a little stronger than fairly)
I’m fairly tired, but I don’t think I’ll go to bed now.
I’m quite tired. I think I’ll go to bed now.
Rather (= more than is usual); more than is wanted or more than is expected) is stronger than quite.
The TV is rather loud. Shall I turn it down?
We’re rather late. We’d better hurry.
The concert was rather good. I was surprised.
Pretty and rather have a similar meaning; pretty is used in a more informal style.
We use quite before a/ an, but fairly and pretty after a.
It was quite an interesting film.
He’s a fairly young man.
It was a pretty interesting film.
We can use rather before or after a/ an.
Упражнения: Grammarway 3 p.153 ex.10, пособие “Adverbs” (Составитель: Полякова Г.А.)
p.14 ex.7.5A, B, C; p.15 ex.7.5E.
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