Adverbs
and Common Errors
Dear
readers, in the previous post we discussed some of the common errors associated
with adjectives that English as non-native speakers encounter in their daily
conversation. This present post highlights the common errors that people tend
to commit in terms of adverbs.
Adverbs
are used to add some additional meaning to the verb and adjective. They also
describe the manner of action, time of action, and place of action.
This
post briefs the contexts where adverbs are used inappropriately.
1.
I went to a film yesterday night. (Incorrect)
I went to a film last
night. (Correct)
It is advisable to use ‘last night’ instead of using
yesterday night.
2.
My brother plays often chess. (Incorrect)
My brother often plays chess. (Correct)
Often is usually put
before the verb.
3.
The cricket match inside is being
played. (Incorrect)
The cricket match is being
played inside. (Correct)
Adverbs of place (inside, outside, under, above,
nearby, in the stadium) are put at the end or in the beginning for contrast.
4.
I am planning seriously for a job. (Incorrect)
I am seriously planning
for a job. (Correct)
Adverbs of time such as yesterday, today, tomorrow,
seriously, foolishly, kindly, and definitely can occur in the middle before the
subject and verb or between modal and main verb. They can also occur in the
beginning and end.
5.
I went to the club even. (Incorrect)
I even went to
the club. (Correct)
'Even' and 'only' are used in the middle unless they
describe the subject; then they are put in the beginning.
Let us discuss some more ideas on Modals in the next post.
Author:
Dr. K. Nandhakumar
Assistant Professor of
English
Sri Ramakrishna
Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science (Autonomous)
Coimbatore- 641 020
Reference:
Saumya Sharma. (2017).
Common Errors in Everyday English.
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