English Grammar Lesson - Adverbs of Frequency

What Are Adverbs of Frequency?

Adverbs of frequency tell us how often something takes place or happens.

There are lots of them. Here are some examples:

– Always: He is always ready to take on heavy responsibilities.

– Usually: We usually go to restaurant on Sundays.

– Regularly: I communicate with him regularly by letter.

– Normally: I don’t normally take my holiday in midsummer.

– Often: They often went carolling at Christmas.

– Sometimes: Sometimes, I just need someone to talk to.

– Occasionally: Occasionally Alice would look up from her books.

– Rarely: Rarely have I seen such a scene.

– Seldom: Opportunity seldom knocks twice.

– Never: He never turned up.

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English Grammar Lesson- Types of Adverbs

Types of Adverbs

Conjunctive Adverbs (Linking adverbs)

Linking adverbs are adverbs that are used to link ideas or clauses in spoken discourse or written text. (Such as accordingly, besides, comparatively, conversely, equally, further, hence, in comparison, incidentally, namely, next, now, rather, undoubtedly, additionally, anyway, certainly, elsewhere, finally, in addition, in contrast, indeed, moreover, nonetheless, similarly, subsequently, thereafter, yet, also, meanwhile, consequently, nevertheless, finally, next, furthermore, otherwise, however, still, indeed, then, instead, therefore, likewise, thus, etc). They could also be called conjunctive adverbs in so far as they perform the same sort of function as conjunctions.

Examples:

Furthermore, they had not consulted with her.

Some of the laws were contradictory. Accordingly, measures were taken to clarify them.

I don’t want to go; besides, I’m too tired.

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All Types of Adverbs in one Video

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Comparative Adjectives | Forming Comparatives

What are Comparatives?

Comparatives are used to compare and clarify the difference between two nouns. In other words, comparative adjectives are used when two persons or objects being compared.

Comparison of Adjectives | Video

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Superlative Adjectives | Forming Superlatives

What are Superlatives?

When an adjective compares three or more things, the superlative form of the adjective is used. Superlatives indicate that the quality or quantity is at its highest or is most intense.

Comparison of Adjectives | Video

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Adverb Placement | Position of Adverbs in English Sentences

Where Do You Place Adverbs in a Sentence?

The front position: before the subject of the sentence. It gives information in advance, to set the scene for the action that follows.

The mid position: the adverb in this position is intimately connected with the verb, generally placed immediately before it. If there is an auxiliary verb, the adverb is placed between the auxiliary and main verb (She resolved she would neversee him again.); In case there are two, it is placed between them (This operation has never been performed in this country.). If there is a negative auxiliary, the adverb normally goes after the negative element (We don’t usually go to restaurant on Sundays.), but we can emphasize negation by placing the adverb just before it (She probably won’t meet him.).

The end position: at the end of the sentence.

The most common types of adverb and their position in clause:

• Adverb of frequency – Middle position
• Adverb of time – End position, following adverbs of manner and location
• Adverb of manner – End position, preceding other adverbs
• Conjunctive adverb – Beginning position
• Adverb of Degree – Before the words they describe or emphasize

The following is a detailed list of possibilities. Observe that position may depend on the meaning of the adverb.

Adverb Placement: The Front Position

Adverb Placement: The Mid Position

Adverb Placement: The End Position

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Zero Conditional | English Conditionals | English Grammar

What Is the Zero Conditional

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Mixed Conditional | English Conditionals | English Grammar

Mixed Third/ Second Conditional

Present result of a past condition.

Second Conditional | Conditional Sentences Type II | English Grammar

What Is the Second Conditional?

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How to Use UNLESS in English | Grammar Lesson

How to Use UNLESS

• Unless is similar in meaning to if not and can be used instead of if not in certain types of conditional sentences. Like if, unless is followed by a present tense, a past tense, or a past perfect tense.

For example:

You will not gain high score in IELTS exam unless you learn English every day. (You will not gain high score in IELTS exam if you do not learn English every day.)

He wouldn’t be late for the train unless he forgot his luggage. (He wouldn’t be late for the train if he did not forget his luggage.)

Unless I had walked in the rain last week, I wouldn’t have been sick. (If I had not walk in the rain last week, I wouldn’t have been sick.)

• We cannot use unless in questions:

What will you do if you do not pass this final exam? (NOT: What will you do unless you pass this final exam?)

• We don’t use will or would in the clause after unless:

Unless we leave now, we can be late. (NOT: Unless we will leave now, can be late.)

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