ADVERBS

CONSEQUENTLY | HENCE | THUS | THEREFORE (summarising)

ADVERBS, B1, B2, C1, DISCOURSE MARKERS, phrases, reason, result, summarise

In the English Vocabulary Profile, at C1, the adverb ‘hence’ means: for this reason We’ve been involved for quite a while.  Hence, the shared suite. listen At B2, the adverb ‘thus’ is used after saying a fact to introduce what then happened as a result. For example, If myth is seen as the product of a past era, it is difficult to determine at what actual moment that era ended. Thus, it is virtually impossible to state precisely when a certain mythical theme becomes a mere literary theme or to determine in general when myths are no longer being created. context   At B2, the adverb ‘consequently’ means: as […]

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Both and

ADVERBS, B2, CLAUSES, combine, CONJUNCTIONS, emphasis, phrases

In the English Grammar Profile, B2 point 17 in CONJUNCTIONS/coordinating is defined as: ‘BOTH AND’ to combine phrases and clauses, often for emphasis. For example: You come up with this framework to guide the way through both the story and the data. Listen   In the iWeb corpus we can run up to 4 wildcards with different combinations: ‘both * * and * *’   1 BOTH MEN AND WOMEN

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adverb comparative phrase ‘more frequently than’

ADVERBS, B2, comparatives, modify, phrases

‘more rapidly‘ is an example of an adverb phrase.  In this example, ‘rapidly‘ is the head of the phrase. B2 point 55 in the English Grammar Profile under the category of adverbs is defined: phrases that modify with an adverb and comparative structure. What is particularly noticeable about this structure is that it attracts higher

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wide range of ‘time’ adverbs

ADVERBS, B2, modify, range, time, vocabulary

Here are examples of using time adverbs: I was instantly attracted to her. listen   You have been replaced permanently. listen   My organization just recently traced a large purchase by this man. listen In the English Grammar Profile, B2 point 54 in the category of adverbs is defined as those that modify to refer to the timing of an event. (This is one of those points that is well found in the

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degree adverbs modifying adjectives ‘almost certain’

ADJECTIVES, ADVERBS, C1, degree, hedge, MODALITY, modify

Modifying an adjective for hedging with a degree adverb involves using an adverb to soften or weaken the strength or certainty of an adjective. This technique is often used in communication to express caution, uncertainty, or to avoid making absolute statements. By adding a degree adverb, we can create a more nuanced or less definitive

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