Mid-position adverbs like always and often go after the verb be but before other main verbs, as in she is always late or he often visits his grandmother. End-position adverbs of manner, place, and time go at the end of the sentence, in that order, as in she sang beautifully in the park yesterday.
Grammar Rule
Mid-position adverbs go after the verb be but before other main verbs. End-position adverbs of manner, place, and time go at the end of the sentence, in that order.
Adverb Position (Complete Rules): Rules and Examples
| Adverb type | Position | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-position (always, often, never…) | after be, before other verbs | She is always late. He often visits his grandmother. |
| Mid-position with compound verbs | between auxiliary and main verb | They have never been to Japan. We will probably arrive late. |
| End-position (manner, place, time) | end of sentence, in that order | She sang beautifully in the park yesterday. They played football in the garden this morning. |
Remember: mid-position adverbs go after be/before the verb; manner-place-time order goes at the end.
Practice Test
Instructions
Answer each question in the test below placing the adverb correctly in the sentence. You will get a new random set of questions every time you retake the test, plus a downloadable results summary with your name and score at the end.
Adverb Position – Complete Rules
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where do mid-position adverbs go with the verb be?
After be, as in she is always late.
Where do mid-position adverbs go with other main verbs?
Before the main verb, as in he often visits his grandmother.
Where do mid-position adverbs go with compound verbs?
Between the auxiliary and the main verb, as in they have never been to Japan.
What order do end-position adverbs follow?
Manner, then place, then time, as in she sang beautifully in the park yesterday.