Adverbs of Focus
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.
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.)
(c) He gave the pen to me only. (not to anyone else)
(d) I believe only half of what he said (not everything what he said)
Note: The differences in meaning. e.g.
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.
(c) I'll just buy one.
(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)
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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. | |||
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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. | |||
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