RR is the claws 7 tag for a general adverb. It also can be more specifically extended:
RRQ wh- general adverb (where, when, why, how)
RRQV wh-ever general adverb (wherever, whenever)
RRR comparative general adverb (e.g. better, longer)
RRT superlative general adverb (e.g. best, longest)
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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Adverb range for Upper-Intermediate students.
Wide range of manner ADVERBS as modifiers Read More »
Upper-Intermediate students can post modify ADJECTIVEs with to-infinitive
adjective + ENOUGH + TO-infinitive Read More »
How to extend comparatives for intermediate students
much + comparative adjective + noun Read More »
Where to start teaching noun phrases to your beginner to pre-intermediate class?
article + adverb + adjective + noun Read More »
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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These are the 12 adverbs I would teach with “must” to advanced students: correctly, either, generally, somehow, therefore, constantly, currently, necessarily, simply, successfully, surely, satisfactorily, ultimately.
MUST + modal adverb Read More »
Which verbs are found next to “may well”?
MAY WELL (emphasize something unexpected) Read More »
If you were to choose which adverbs to teach with “would”, could you just rely on the English Grammar Profile to suggest which ones?
Would + limited range of adverbs Read More »
Here are my top 10 vocabulary items I would teach alongside “very few” to an upper-intermediate class.
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Why do I believe that the English Grammar Profile and Vocabulary profile should be merged? Well, they both have tons of fantastic information but it would be better if they worked together. If we use the grammar profile for single token grammar points such as “actually” notice the lack of information in the EGP: Point
Let’s look at two examples to explain this grammar. The first is from a student writing example using past continuous with an adverb that shows he didn’t control the situation with his friend and the second one is from an expert speaker using passives: For example, he was always playing soccer when I played baseball. PELIC Korean male level 4 grammar class. They were
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It is very hard to distinguish between levels for some items because it is not clear on the EGP too.
degree adverb + indefinite pronoun ‘ABSOLUTELY NOTHING’ Read More »
These are just a few examples of general adverbs. There are many other adverbs that can be used in a variety of ways. By understanding how general adverbs work, you can improve your writing skills and make your sentences more clear and concise.
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In the English Grammar Profile, B2 point 51 in the category of adverbs/phrases is defined as: degree adverbs (‘almost’, ‘very’) to modify determiners. Adverbs phrases can be put together with degree adverbs such as “almost” and “very” to modify determiners, such as “all” and “few”. *.[RR] *.[DB] After removing a few unrelated results to the
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