Advanced English Grammar Course Adverbs are words that describe verbs, adjectives, other adverbs, or clauses. Adverbs often answer the questions “How?” and “In what way?” For example: She sings beautifully. In what way does she sing? Beautifully. He runs very fast. How fast does he run? Very fast. I occasionally practice speaking English. How frequently do I practice? Occasionally. The position of adverbs in the sentence depends on what type of adverb it is. Here are some general guidelines for knowing the position of adverbs: #1 – Do not place an adverb between a verb and its object. In the following sentence, painted is the verb, and the … Continue reading Position of Adverbs in English Sentences