Tag Archives: Adverbs

Pairing adverbs and adjectives

Posted on February 15, 2019 by barnabyharward

Have a look at this sentence: I have noticed that paragraphs 81 and 82 are virtually similar to paragraphs 5 and 6. “Virtually similar” is incorrect because “virtually” is a non-grading adverb and “similar” is a gradable adjective. “Very similar” … Continue reading →

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The difference between “currently” and “presently”

Posted on October 26, 2018 by barnabyharward

Many people – native English speakers included – are confused by the word “presently”. In UK English it has traditionally been a formal, literary word which means “in a short time”, “soon” or “before long” – in contrast to “currently”, … Continue reading →

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How to use “since”

Posted on September 21, 2017 by barnabyharward

“Since” can be an expression of time, and it can mean “because”. “Since” as a time expression When used to express time, the word “since” means: — from a time in the past until the present — from a time … Continue reading →

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How to use the word “risk”

Posted on September 24, 2013 by barnabyharward

Consider the following: There is a potential risk that the Company may refuse to satisfy your demand. Almost every time I read the word “risk” I have to correct how it is used. This is usually because it is preceded … Continue reading →

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What is the correct position in a sentence of the word “also”?

Posted on November 27, 2012 by barnabyharward

One of the most common mistakes associated with word order is the tendency to put adverbs in the wrong place. This particularly applies to the word “also”, but other adverbs are commonly misplaced too. Consider the following examples with “also”: … Continue reading →

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