| 词组 | indefinite frequency certainty and completeness |
| 释义 | Contents overview indefinite frequency, certainty and completenesscompletely: positioncompletely: position position 198.310370definitely: positiondefinitely: position position 198.210449frequently: positionfrequently: position position 198.110682normally: positionnormally: position position 198.111194probably: positionprobably: position position 198.211426usually: positionusually: position position 198.111884198 indefinite frequency, certainty and completenessAdverbials in this group most often go in mid-position (before a one-part verb and after an auxiliary verb – for more exact details, 200).1adverbials of indefinite frequency: usually, often, etcExamples: usually, normally, often, frequently, sometimes, occasionally, always, rarely, ever, hardly ever, seldom, never We usually go to Scotland in August.It sometimes gets very windy here.I have never seen a whale.You can always come and stay with us if you want to.Have you ever played American football?My boss is often bad-tempered.I'm seldom late for work.We have never been invited to one of their parties. She must sometimes have wanted to run away.Other positions are possible for most of them.Sometimes I think I'd like to live somewhere else.I see her occasionally.Always, ever, rarely, seldom and never cannot normally go in front position.I always/never get up early. (not Always/Never I get up early.)However, always and never can begin imperative clauses.Always look in the mirror before starting to drive.Never ask her about her marriage.For rarely, seldom, never, hardly and scarcely in front position before verb + subject ('inversion'), 270.7.2adverbials of certainty: probably, certainly, etcExamples: probably, certainly, definitely, clearly, obviouslyHe probably thinks you don't like him.It will certainly rain this evening.There is clearly something wrong.I definitely feel better today.The train has obviously been delayed.Maybe and perhaps usually come at the beginning of a clause.Maybe I'm right and maybe I'm wrong.Perhaps her train is late.3adverbials of completeness: practically, partly, etcExamples: completely, practically, almost, nearly, quite, rather, partly, sort of, kind of, more or less, hardly, scarcelyI have completely forgotten your name.Sophie can practically read.It was almost dark.I kind of hope she wins.It hardly matters.Adverbials of completeness usually follow all auxiliary verbs.I will have completely finished by next June. (not I will completely have finished …)Do you think the repair has been properly done?4longer adverbials: from time to time, etcLonger adverbials do not usually go in mid-position. Compare:I sometimes visit my old school.I visit my old school from time to time. (not I from time to time visit …)Previous Next |
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