Adverbs and Pronouns: English Vocabulary List

in an open area surrounding a building

"The kids are outside."

"The children are playing outside in the garden while their mother prepares dinner in the kitchen."

not at any point in time

"I never eat meat."

"He never eats meat because he is a vegetarian and believes in protecting animals."

in most situations or under normal circumstances

"I usually wake up early."

"I usually wake up at seven o'clock but on weekends I like to sleep a little later."

on many occasions

"We often visit grandma."

"We often visit our grandparents on weekends and help them with gardening and cleaning around the house."

on some occasions but not always

"I sometimes feel tired."

"I sometimes go for a walk after dinner to clear my head and get some fresh air."

at this moment or time

"I am leaving now."

"I am eating lunch right now so can I call you back later this afternoon when I am free?"

in a short time from now

"See you soon."

"The bus will arrive soon so please wait at the stop and have your ticket ready to show the driver."

more than is acceptable, suitable, or necessary

"The soup is too hot."

"The soup is too hot to eat right now so let it cool down for a few minutes before serving."

at a specific, immediate location

"Please sit here."

"Please sit here next to me because there is an empty seat and I would like some company."

for one more instance

"Please say that again."

"Please say that again because I did not hear you the first time over all this noise."

in addition to what is already mentioned or known

"What else is there?"

"Besides the main course, what else did you order for your meal at the fancy restaurant?"

in an open area surrounding a building

"The children are playing outside."

"The children are playing outside in the garden while their mother prepares dinner in the kitchen."

at all times, without any exceptions

"I always drink coffee."

"I always drink coffee in the morning because it helps me wake up and feel more alert."

at this moment or time

"I am eating lunch right now."

"I am eating lunch right now so can I call you back later this afternoon when I am free?"

used to show that a statement about one thing or person also applies to another

"I like pizza, too."

"She found the exam surprisingly easy, and I did too, thankfully."

at a specific, immediate location

"Please sit here next to me."

"Please sit here next to me because there is an empty seat and I would like some company."

at a place that is not where the speaker is

"The store is there."

"The store is over there on the corner so you can walk there in about five minutes."

used to give permission or express agreement

"Of course, you can come."

"Of course you can borrow my car. Just bring it back soon, please."

used to say what is actually the truth or the fact about something

"I really like this song."

"I really like this song and I have been listening to it on repeat all day long without getting tired of it."

used for asking the purpose of or reason for something

"Why did you leave early?"

"Why did you leave early without saying goodbye to anyone at the party last night?"

in what place, situation, or position

"Where is my umbrella?"

"Where is my umbrella because I thought I left it by the door but I cannot find it anywhere now."

used when we want to ask at what time something happens

"When will you arrive?"

"When will you arrive at the station so that I can come and pick you up in my car?"

used in questions to ask for information or for someone’s opinion

"What do you want?"

"What he said about the new policy surprised everyone in the room because it was so unexpected."

used in questions to ask about the name or identity of one person or several people

"Who is that person?"

"Who is the person standing over there by the entrance to the building?"

in what manner or in what way

"How do you make pizza?"

"How do you make pizza from scratch because I have never tried it and I want to learn?"