Adverb Placement
Watch four videos showing adverb placement in conversation.
Conversation 1
Man: Have you ever been to
Europe?
Woman: I haven’t technically been there, but I had a layover in Paris.
Man: That doesn’t really count,
does it?
Woman: No, but I'm hopefully going next year.
Man: Oh, yeah? Where are you
planning on going?
Woman: I’m tentatively planning
on going to Spain.
Man: Oh, Spain is definitely worth the visit.
Conversation 2
Man: What are you doing this
weekend?
Woman: I will probably stay
home. What about you?
Man: I’m most likely going to
stay home too.
Woman: Oh, yeah? Do you want to
do something?
Man: No, I'm really looking
forward to just relaxing at home.
Woman: Suit yourself.
Conversation 3
Man: Have you tried the new
Italian restaurant?
Woman: No, is it any good?
Man: Yes, you should definitely check it out.
Woman: What do you recommend?
Man: Well, I especially recommend the ravioli. It is mouth-watering
good.
Woman: Thanks, I'll surely give
it a look.
Conversation 4
Man: So, did you get the
results of your test score?
Woman: No, but I've been
anxiously awaiting the results.
Man: I'm sure you did fine.
Woman: I’m not so sure. This
test was definitely harder than the last one.
Man: I wouldn’t worry about it.
I hear all the students eventually pass the
class anyway.
Woman: That’s not true. You’re
sadly mistaken.
Adverbs
- He left quickly.
- He spoke quietly in my ear.
- The rain fell heavily outside.
- The cat suddenly jumped on the table.
- You’re sadly mistaken.
- I'm not completely sure.
- He is fortunately not sick.
- She is slightly upset with you.
- I’m tentatively planning on going to Spain.
- She is clearly not listening to me.
- It was easily repaired.
- The door was loudly shut by the wind.
- You should definitely check it out.
- I did not completely understand him.
- I will surely be there.
- You might eventually get in trouble.
- You definitely should check it out.
- I completely did not understand him.
- I surely will be there.
- You eventually might get in trouble.
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