Order of Adverbs
Quiz
Put the words in brackets in the most appropriate positions in the sentences. Do not put the time adverbials at the start of the sentences.
The cinema was built. (in 1990s / in the old town)
The fire fighters are training. (right now / in the old school)
The Prime Minister is going to make a speech. (on TV / this afternoon / at 3.00)
The secret agent put the envelope. (in the desk / last Tuesday)
Simon's friends usually go out. (in the city centre / on Saturday nights / to pubs and clubs)
The flock of birds is kept. (on the roof of our block of flats / in a small shelter / all the time)
The accountant arrived. (in the afternoon / in the office / late)
The glasses were hidden. (last Tuesday / behind some flowers)
The junkie was hiding. (at night / late / in the backyard)
Ms Hannings made us an interesting offer. (last Monday / in the office)
The desk was delivered. (to our premises / late / in the afternoon)
The night shift usually arrives. (at 5.00 pm / at the factory)