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Adverbs of Focus

Adverb - Concepts

Adverbs of Quantity or Frequency

Adverb of Affirmation or Negation

Adverb of Reason

Interrogative Adverbs

Adverbs of Focus

Class - English Proficiency For Employment Subjects

Concept Explanation

Adverbs of Focus

Adverb of Focus: They indicate that what ever is being talked about is limited to that part. Some examples are only, alone, just, at least, even etc.

For Example: I can go on this tour alone.

In this sentence alone indicates that it is limited to this tour. Hence alone is Adverb of Focus.

Are you the only one interested to go for the movie?

Only Rohan noticed an the printing error.

At least Supriya is interested to take science in higher classes

Just and Justly

A. The adverb 'just' is used in many phrases like; only just, just now/then; just here/there; just as you say; just so etc. It has no resemblance with the adjective 'just' and the noun 'justice'. e.g.

(a) We only just managed to catch the plane.

(b) He has arrived just now.

B. The meaning of adverb 'justly' is linked with the adjective just and the noun justice.

'Justly' usually means 'rightly' or as per demand of justice'. e.g.

(a) As you justly (= rightly) noticed ........

(b) He was justly punished by the court.

Late and Lately

A. The meaning of adverb 'late' is the opposite of the adverb 'early' : go to bed late, get - up late, stay up late, arrive late, marry late.

B. 'Lately' means recently. e.g.

(a) He came late today.

(b) I haven't seen her lately. (recently)

Only and Just

A. The adverb 'only' modifies verbs. Usually, it is placed next to the word that it qualifies. It is placed before the verbs, adjectives and adverbs. It is also placed before and after the nouns and pronouns. The meaning of sentence changes with change of position of adverb 'only'. e.g.

(a) He had only four chairs (not more than four)

(b) He only lent the umbrella. (He didn't sell it.)

(d) I believe only half of what he said (not everything what he said)

Note: The differences in meaning. e.g.

Only she can speak. (She alone can speak)

She can only speak. (She can't write or read)

She can speak only. (She can't do any other work like cooking or washing)

B. The adverb 'just' like 'only', should also be placed before the word it qualifies. e.g.

(a) I'ii just nuy one.

(b) I had just enough money.

It can also be placed before the verb.

(d) I just had enough money.

Note: That the change of position would change the meaning.

(e) 'Just sign here' - means. (You re to sign only or This is all you have to do)

(f) 'Sign just here' - means. (Sign at this particular spot)

Sample Questions

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Question : 1

Fill the blank part with correct form of Adverb . 1. _______________ John helped me to buy the house . 2. He not only sings; he plays the piano ____________ . 3. The people at the meeting were _________________ teachers.
A. 1. Too 2. Just only 3. Just	B. 1. Alone 2. At least 3. Justly	C. 1. Only 2. Too 3. Mainly	D. 1. Just 2. Only just 3. Mainly
Right Option : C
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Question : 2

Fill the blank part with correct form of Adverb . 1. The people coming to the party are going to be ___________________ students . 2. They played ______________ techno music at the party. 3. I am _______________ sorry that I missed it .
A. 1. Just only 2. Just 3. Only	B. 1. Precisely 2. Mostly 3. Just	C. 1. Exactly 2. Just only 3. Only	D. 1. Predominantly 2. Only 3. Especially
Right Option : D
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Question : 3

Fill the blank part with correct form of Adverb . 1. The party starts at _______________ 10 o’clock . 2. I’m going to study for ________________ half an hour, then I’ll go to the party.
A. 1. Just only 2. Just	B. 1. Sooner 2. Alone	C. 1. Precisely 2. Just	D. 1. Just 2. Only
Right Option : C
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