Grammar tips

Today we will take a look at adverbs. Different kinds of adverbs go in different positions in a clause.

There are three normal positions for adverbs:

• Front position (at the beginning of a clause).
• Mid-position (with the verb).
• End position (at the end of a clause).

Connecting adverbs, which join a clause to what came before, go in the front position.

• “Brazil is a Western nation. However, its foreign policy also comprises important relations with Eastern countries.”

Adverbs of indefinite frequency (e.g. always, often) and adverbs of certainty usually go in mid-position.

• “Conflicts often create economic crises.”

Adverbs of manner (how), place (where) and time (when) most often go in the end position.

• “President Lula da Silva is travelling to China tomorrow.”

We will further analyze this topic in the following weeks. Don’t worry.

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