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c) still is placed after the verb ‘be’ and before other verbs. For example,
• He is still wrong.

• She still doesn’t feel that her conduct is objectionable.
♦ Adverbs of frequency

a) Adverbs of frequency are normally placed after the verb ‘be’ and ‘before other
verbs in the simple tenses. For example,

• He is never late.
• They always speak the truth.
• He sometimes behaves abnormally.

b) In the continuous and perfect tenses or with modals, these adverbs are used
after the auxiliary. For example,
• He can never deceive you.

• I have always helped her.
• She is frequently meeting me these days.

♦ Adverbs of degree

a) Adverbs of degree are placed before the adjectives and the adverbs they modify.
For example,
• The situation is entirely different now.

• He is only five.
• The question is rather difficult.
• I am much better now.
• They are quite comfortable.

Enough follows its adjective or adverb. For example,

• The room is big enough.
• She spoke clearly enough.

b) When an adverb of degree modifies a verb, it is placed before the main verb.
For example,
• He almost slipped.
• She has just left.

• They hardly know me.
c) Only is placed next to the word it is related to. For example,

• I have only ten rupees. (not more than ten)
• He only smiled. (He didn’t say anything or do
anything else.)

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