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      • Modals are words like can, could, shall, should, may, might, must, will and would. They work like auxilaries, so adverbs go after the modal and before the main verb.
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  2. (after a modal verb) We mightn’t ever have met. (after the modal verb and before the auxiliary verb) In questions, mid position is between the subject and the main verb: Do you ever think about living there? Adverbs usually come after the main verb be, except in emphatic clauses: She ’s always late for everything.

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    Position
    Example
    manner
    They usually go in end position.They ...
    She ate quickly.She quickly ate her ...
    place
    They usually go in end position.They ...
    Can you come over here?We’ll be at that ...
    time
    They usually go in end position.They ...
    I’m flying to Edinburgh tomorrow.Today, ...
    duration
    They usually go in end position.
    I’m not staying long.
  3. It is correct that adverbs such as 'also', 'only', 'just' and so on generally come after modal verbs: You should only take the red pills, not the blue ones. not

  4. Mar 21, 2019 · Adverbs of place and time, such as “here,” “there,” “now,” and “then,” can be placed in different positions within a sentence. However, when used to modify the verb “to be,” they are usually placed after the verb. For example: You are here. She is then leaving for the airport.

    • Second Position Adverbs and Questions
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    When we make a question we put the adverb after the question word and between the subject and the main verb. 1. Have you ever triedeating snails? 2. Would you really likeit if I came to stay?

    In negative sentences put the adverb after the auxiliary/modal and negative word and before the main verb. 1. Idon’t usually likegoing out on weeknights. 2. They won’t always letyou in after midnight.

    Have a go at this little quiz. I'm sure you won't find it too difficult. Just follow the rules we've covered.

  5. modals. Adverbs are often used with modals to add to their meaning: Surely you can't have said that to her! I might just tell you all about it. I could easily have been hurt. You really shouldn't have gone to so much trouble. I will definitely call you tomorrow.

  6. We can use adverbs with modals to emphasize the meaning we are trying to indicate. She could play masterfully. She would always run for 18 miles. Modal verbs and adverbs are used to give additional information about certain factors. In this lesson, we will learn their differences.

  7. When a sentence has an auxiliary or modal, we usually put the adverb after the first auxiliary or modal and before the main verb. You can never predict what mood he is going to be in. I’ve...

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