Adverbs and adverbial phrases1
She liked very much the present.
She liked the present very much.
She's lazy a bit about doing her homework.
She's a bit lazy about doing her homework.
My father has a nap. (usually, in the afternoon)
My father usually has a nap in the afternoon.
Mark came last night very late home.
Mark came home very late last night.
Jack has been apparently sacked.
Jack has been sacked apparently.
Julia left and she didn't say goodbye. (early, even)
Julia left early and she didn't even say goodbye.
I send emails. (rarely, nowadays)
I rarely send emails nowadays.
We luckily had taken an umbrella, because it started to rain just after we'd left.
Luckily we had taken an umbrella, because it started to rain just after we'd left.
We're going to the cinema. (probably, tonight)
We're probably going to go to the cinema tonight.
A young man was injured badly and was taken to hospital.
A young man was badly injured and was taken to hospital.
Their house was damaged in the fire. (badly, last week)
Their house was badly damaged in the fire last week.
His brother died in a skiing accident. (apparently, nearly)
Apparently his brother nearly died in a skiing accident.
I forgot your birthday almost, but fortunately my sister reminded me.
I almost forgot your birthday, but fortunately my sister reminded me.
Martin talks fast. (always, incredibly)
Martin always talks incredibly fast.
I've bought a beautiful new coat. (just, really)
I've just bought a really beautiful new coat.