even, just, merely, only, really OTHER
also, probably, definitely, suddenly •
Middle position adverbs usually go immediately in front of the main verb:
I
usually have a cold shower in the morning,
It was so dark that I could
hardly see,
You will
always be welcome,
•
When there is more than one auxiliary verb, these adverbs usually go immediately after the first one:
I have
often been asked why I chose this career,
We will
soon be taking our examinations,
•
When the main verb is
am/is/are/was/were, these adverbs go immediately after it (NOT in front of
it):
He was
soon fit and well again,
Fortunately, the shops were
still open,
Note: 1.
These rules also apply to
all, both and
each when these words are used for emphasis:
These countries
each have their own traditions,
The rooms on the top floor are
all being redecorated,
We are
both fond of music,
2.
Adverbs such as
sometimes, usually and
soon may also go at the beginning or end of a clause. In these
positions they receive more emphasis:
Don’t worry, I’m sure they’ll be arriving
soon. Sometimes the noise keeps us awake at night.
Usually they come home for lunch.
amount 1
The amount of accidents is steadily increasing.
The number of accidents is steadily increasing. Only small amounts of students will be admitted.
Only small numbers of students will be admitted.
