How many different forms of adverbs are there and where are they placed? There are (1) one single word (一個字) For example: fast, friendly, closely, enough................................ It is placed before or after the element it modifies or at the very beginning or end of a sentence. For example: He runs quickly away. The house is well decorated. Finally, he won the game. (2) a phrase (一個片語) It is placed after the element it modifies or at the very beginning or end of a sentence. For example: In the hot summer afternoon, they quickly walked to the house. (time) (degree) (place) (3) a clause (一個子句) It is placed at the beginning or end of the sentences based upon its function. For example: He had learned English for three years before he went to the US. Although I am poor, I am quite content. I would be very happy to meet you again if you can be on tome. |