Intermediate Level >> Grammar Worksheets >> A whole array of adverbs here in a worksheet which focuses on where they go in a sentence.

Position of Adverbs

Intermediate

There is an asterisk in the possible positions for each adverb.

1. I * opened and * read the letter before they returned. (quickly)

2. I am * happy when it is my birthday. (always)

3. My sister * gets up at 6am from Monday to Friday as she goes jogging. (often)

4. Have you * been to Russia? I have never been. (ever)

5. I'm * waiting for Kathryn to arrive. I have been waiting for over twenty minutes! (still)

6. I want to go and speak to that man Carl - I * know him. (hardly)

7. No wine for me please. * I don't like any alcoholic drinks *. (actually)

8. He * won't recognise you because he hasn't seen you for ten years. (probably)

9. * I could do a crossword that easy! Give it to me. (even)

10. * As I saw him take the necklace, the police arrived and arrested him. (just)